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Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1988
Three severely mentally retarded, multiply handicapped adolescents were treated in a classroom setting for social skill deficits. Treatment focused on increasing eye contact and strengthening on-task and in-seat behaviors. Results suggested that a combination of visual stimuli, operant, and social learning methods can be used to successfully…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Diagnostic Teaching, Eye Contact, Interpersonal Communication
Peer reviewedAdkins, Joyce; Matson, Johnny L. – Mental Retardation, 1980
Six chronically institutionalized female adults in the moderate and severe range of mental retardation were exposed to a number of experimental conditions aimed at teaching an active leisure skill (potholder making). Specific instructions were the only condition that increased constructive use of time during leisure periods. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Exceptional Child Research, Leisure Time, Moderate Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedMatson, Johnny L. – Child & Youth Services, 1988
Reviews some of the major developments in teaching and training relevant community skills to mentally retarded persons. The following adaptive skills are discussed: (1) toilet use and bed wetting; (2) eating, dressing, and personal hygiene; (3) community survival; and (4) vocational and social skills. (BJV)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Disabilities, Exceptional Persons, Mainstreaming
