A Review of the Literature of a Dual Diagnosis: Mental Retardation and Behavioral Disorders.

Cooley, Sandra M.

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ERIC Number: EJ549083

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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A Review of the Literature of a Dual Diagnosis: Mental Retardation and Behavioral Disorders.

Cooley, Sandra M.

B.C. Journal of Special Education, v21 n1 p47-59 1997

Presents a synthesis of the literature findings on the dual diagnosis of mental retardation and behavior disorders. Topics covered include: (1) behavior management techniques; (2) drug treatment; (3) family perspectives; (4) education; (5) behavioral treatment; and (6) behavior disorders and mental retardation as mild disabilities. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Disability Identification, Drug Therapy, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Attitudes, Intervention, Mental Retardation, Mild Disabilities, Outcomes of Treatment

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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