TY - JOUR
T1 - Adaptive behavior and mental retardation
AU - Bruininks, Robert H.
AU - Thurlow, Martha
AU - Gilman, Cheri J.
PY - 1987/1
Y1 - 1987/1
N2 - Adaptive behavior and mental retardation are addressed in terms of their historical relationship, current definitions and concepts, and issues related to structure and content. The role of community environmental factors in the adaptive behavior of mentally retarded persons is examined and the implications of using adaptive behavior measures is presented through an illustrative case study. It is argued that there are still critical needs for the development of sound theories and models of adaptive behavior to guide future research and practice, especially in the design of interventions to enhance the adjustment and opportunities for people with disabilities.
AB - Adaptive behavior and mental retardation are addressed in terms of their historical relationship, current definitions and concepts, and issues related to structure and content. The role of community environmental factors in the adaptive behavior of mentally retarded persons is examined and the implications of using adaptive behavior measures is presented through an illustrative case study. It is argued that there are still critical needs for the development of sound theories and models of adaptive behavior to guide future research and practice, especially in the design of interventions to enhance the adjustment and opportunities for people with disabilities.
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U2 - 10.1177/002246698702100109
DO - 10.1177/002246698702100109
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84936170932
SN - 0022-4669
VL - 21
SP - 69
EP - 88
JO - The Journal of Special Education
JF - The Journal of Special Education
IS - 1
ER -