Motor Training of Severely Retarded Persons for Preparation for Independent Living: Case Studies.

Mitra, Sudhansu B.; Rowland, Rick

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ERIC Number: ED197539

Record Type: RIE

Publication Date: 1979-Jun

Pages: 24

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Motor Training of Severely Retarded Persons for Preparation for Independent Living: Case Studies.

Mitra, Sudhansu B.; Rowland, Rick

The paper presents case studies of two severely and profoundly retarded adults at an activity center in which training is aimed at motor development and its impact on social adjustment as well as independent functioning. In each instance, an individualized program and home component were designed. Appended are Ss' evaluation data on charts of communication, self help, occupation, and socialization development. (CL)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Case Studies, Motor Development, Severe Mental Retardation, Social Adjustment

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Paper presented at the International Symposium on "Motor Skills: Major Instrument for the Total Education of the Mentally Retarded" (Quebec, Canada, June 26-30, 1979).