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Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; Bielecki, JoAnne; Mayville, Stephen B.; Matson, Michael L. – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
A review found many of the studies that have assessed the efficacy of psychotropic medications with individuals with mental retardation (MR) are methodologically flawed. It details suggestions to improve the quality of medication studies and avoid methodological problems that prevent the scientific advancement of psychopharmacological research…
Descriptors: Adults, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Peer reviewedParsons, Marsha B.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1996
Three studies evaluated a one-day program for training 24 paraprofessional staff in basic teaching skills for working with children with severe disabilities. All participants achieved the performance-based mastery criterion and successfully applied their teaching skills, as evidenced by skill development progress of students with severe…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Elementary Secondary Education, Introductory Courses, Minicourses
Peer reviewedSaunders, Muriel D.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1993
A special education record-keeping system using bar code symbols and optical scanners is described. Bar code symbols were created for each Individualized Educational Plan objective, and symbols are scanned when students emit targeted behaviors. A weekly printed report of student performance is produced. Advantages, disadvantages, and costs are…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Costs, Data Collection
