Reality Therapy with Institutionalized Emotionally Disturbed Mentally Retarded Adolescents.

Dolly, John P.; Page, D. Patricia

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Publication Date: 1981

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Reality Therapy with Institutionalized Emotionally Disturbed Mentally Retarded Adolescents.

Dolly, John P.; Page, D. Patricia

Journal for Special Educators, v17 n3 p225-32 Spr 1981

The study evaluated a reality therapy program used with 20 institutionalized mentally retarded (mild to profound) and emotionally disturbed adolescents residing in an institution. Results indicated that 17 of the Ss increased adaptive behaviors and all decreased maladaptive behaviors. (DB)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Behavior Change, Emotional Disturbances, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Program Effectiveness, Staff Development, Therapy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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