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  • Title: Evaluation of the dissemination of active support training in staffed community residences.
    Author: Jones E, Felce D, Lowe K, Bowley C, Pagler J, Gallagher B, Roper A.
    Journal: Am J Ment Retard; 2001 Jul; 106(4):344-58. PubMed ID: 11414875.
    Abstract:
    Our aim was to replicate Active Support, a staff training intervention designed to increase the assistance given to adults with severe mental retardation living in community residences in order to increase their participation in activities. Training was conducted in 38 residences, involving 303 staff members and 106 persons with mental retardation. Active Support resulted in significant increases in assistance and engagement in activity. Significant correlations between participant abilities, receipt of assistance, and levels of engagement were found. Active Support was found to be of greater benefit to people with lower adaptive behavior and to have a diminishing value for people with higher adaptive behavior, implying that its implementation should be matched to the support needs of residents.
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