Stakeholder Opinions on Accessible Informational Products Helpful in Building Positive, Practical Solutions to Behavioral Challenges of Individuals with Mental Retardation and/or Autism.

Ruef, Michael B.; Turnbull, Ann P.

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ERIC Number: EJ639180

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Stakeholder Opinions on Accessible Informational Products Helpful in Building Positive, Practical Solutions to Behavioral Challenges of Individuals with Mental Retardation and/or Autism.

Ruef, Michael B.; Turnbull, Ann P.

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v36 n4 p441-56 Dec 2001

A study explored the perceptions of 12 administrators and policy makers, 13 family members, 12 friends, and 9 adults with challenging behavior and mental retardation and/or autism, 7 researchers, and 13 teachers regarding current behavioral information and dissemination. Results indicate a continued gap between research and practice. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Information Dissemination, Mental Retardation, Parent Attitudes, Research Utilization, Researchers, Teacher Attitudes, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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