Evaluating Behavioral Techniques in Training Individuals with Severe and Profound Mental Retardation to Use Functional Independent Living Skills.

Matson, Johnny L.; Bamburg, Jay; Smiroldo, Brandi B.; Smalls, Yemonja

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ERIC Number: EJ563688

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Evaluating Behavioral Techniques in Training Individuals with Severe and Profound Mental Retardation to Use Functional Independent Living Skills.

Matson, Johnny L.; Bamburg, Jay; Smiroldo, Brandi B.; Smalls, Yemonja

Behavior Modification, v21 n4 p533-44 Oct 1997

Evaluates three training techniques for enhancing independent living skills and examines differential treatment efficacy. Results, based on 30 severely or profoundly mentally retarded adults, indicate that the control group failed to achieve the results of the two treatment groups. Findings support the necessity of implementing updated treatment procedures in institutional settings. (RJM)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Techniques, Daily Living Skills, Independent Living, Mental Retardation, Program Effectiveness, Severe Disabilities, Skill Development, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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