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Larson, Sheryl; Lakin, Charlie; Hill, Shannon – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2012
This article reviews 43 U.S. studies assessing adaptive and challenging behavior outcomes associated with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who moved from institutions to community residential settings. These studies were published between 1977 and 2010. Longitudinal and comparison group studies were selected based on a…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Developmental Disabilities, Longitudinal Studies, Mental Retardation
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Lakin, K. Charlie; And Others – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1986
Data on the status of residential services for developmentally disabled persons are presented, and major concepts guiding changes in such services are identified. The role of natural (least restrictive) environments in helping disabled individuals to develop both social and personal living skills is highlighted. (CB)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Community Programs, Daily Living Skills, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled)