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Snyder-McLean, Lee – Journal of the Division for Early Childhood, 1987
The article reviews the ways in which norm-referenced developmental age (DA) and developmental quotient (DQ) evaluation data are currently reported in preschool early intervention program evaluation studies. The concept of intervention DQ in contrast with pretest DQ is proposed as a more meaningful way to report evaluation data. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Intervention, Preschool Education, Program Evaluation
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Dumars, Kenneth W.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1987
The University of California, Irvine University Affiliated Program has developed a model for prevention of developmental disabilities which is interdisciplinary, promotes reasoned cooperative efforts, and provides a basis for evaluation and research. The model is composed of five major and functional approaches to prevention with a central core…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Ethics, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Vollmer, Timothy R.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1992
A content analysis, consisting of 24 items covering behavior specification, objectives, program procedures, data collection, and quality assurance, was applied to 141 written behavior reduction programs of 2 large residential institutions for individuals with developmental disabilities. Use of the content analysis is recommended for program…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Content Analysis, Data Collection
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Parsons, Marsha B.; Reid, Dennis H. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1993
Two studies replicated and refined a program for evaluating and improving residential treatment services during group leisure periods in living units for persons with severe developmental disabilities. Results indicated that provision of leisure materials and interaction with clients decreased maladaptive client behavior. The monitoring system…
Descriptors: Adults, Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods
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Roberts, Clare; Mazzucchelli, Trevor; Taylor, Kelly; Reid, Rosine – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2003
This article makes the case for early intervention with young children with both developmental and behavioral problems. It cites intervention research that supports the effectiveness of parent management training and the use of applied behavior analysis, but recognizes the need for randomized controlled trials with adequate follow-up and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
May, Carolyn S.; Farha, Jacquelyn L. – 1989
The early intervention strategies of the Wichita (Kansas) Public Schools Education Consolidation and Improvement Act Chapter 1 Prekindergarten Program made a difference in the later academic achievement of participants. The Prekindergarten program serves educationally and developmentally disadvantaged 3- and 4-year olds residing in low-income…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Compensatory Education, Developmental Disabilities