NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
The Deinstitutionalization of People with a Developmental Disability under the Richmond Program: I. Changes in Adaptive Behaviour.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Molony, Helen; Taplin, John E. – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1990
This study of 26 deinstitutionalized and 31 institutionalized developmentally disabled New South Wales adults found that relocated subjects demonstrated a significant increase in adaptive functioning after 1 year of community living. No corresponding change was found for institutionalized subjects. Daily living skills improved the most, followed…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Behavior Change, Community Programs
Deinstitutionalization of People with Developmental Disability.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Molony, Helen; Taplin, John – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1988
Studies of deinstitutionalization for individuals with developmental disabilities show positive effects on skills, behavior, activity level, social interaction, and quality of life. Effects are clearest in adaptive behavior. Outcomes for individuals with severe or multiple disabilities are less positive. Implications for Australian policy are…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Change, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Developmental Disabilities