The effects of community vs. institutional living on the daily living skills of persons with developmental disabilities

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Article Publication Date: 
3/1/2011
Summary: 
A review of 36 studies of outcomes for nearly 5,000 people with intellectual & developmental disabilities moving from large institutions to community living arrangements found high consistency in positive change in daily living skills. Studies specifically addressing social skill development, language & communication skills development, self-care & domestic skill development & community living skill development also showed positive outcomes associated with leaving large institutions.
Article Author: 
Lakin, Charlie; Larson, Sheryl; Kim, Shannon
Topics: 
Transition/Diversion from Institutions
Types/Tools: 
Data; Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers; Research / Journal abstracts
Populations: 
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities
Sources: 
NASDDDS
Programs/Initiatives: 
Olmstead
States: 
All States/Territories
Keywords: 
Community Inclusion
institutional living; state institutions; adaptive behavior; daily living skills; challenging behavior; habilitation; active treatment; residential programs

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Charlie Lakin
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612-624-5005

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