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Peer reviewedDumars, 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
Peer reviewedMcDermott, Suzanne; Martin, Michelle; Weinrich, Martin; Kelly, Marcia – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1999
The effectiveness of a sexual-education and health-promotion program for 252 women with mental retardation was analyzed using an evaluation model. Three factors (hygiene, social interaction, and sexual experience) affected sexual knowledge directly. An increase in sexual knowledge was associated with a greater number of instructional contacts.…
Descriptors: Adults, Females, Health Promotion, Hygiene
Peer reviewedLibb, J. Wesley; Eklund, Elaine – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1987
The article defines leadership training and presents data on the impact of University Affiliated Facilities (UAF) programs which provide interdisciplinary advanced clinical training in areas related to improved care for mentally retarded and handicapped children and their families. Two conceptual approaches to UAF leadership training are…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Developmental Disabilities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Leadership Training
Peer reviewedMansell, Jim; Elliott, Teresa; Beadle-Brown, Julie; Ashman, Bev; Macdonald, Susan – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2002
Forty-nine adults with severe intellectual disabilities in 13 small staffed homes in England were evaluated for their participation in meaningful activities and adaptive behavior. Residents of homes which implemented the "active support" model of care showed significantly increased engagement in meaningful activities and adaptive…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Foreign Countries, Group Homes
