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ERIC Number: EJ593032
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-1079-3917
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Effects of a Leisure Education Program on Youth with Mental Retardation.
Hoge, Gail; Dattilo, John
Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v34 n1 p20-34 Mar 1999
This study evaluated a leisure-education program with 19 adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate mental retardation. The program focused on developing leisure appreciation, self-determination and decision-making skills, social interactions and friendships, and leisure resources. Significant improvement in achievement of educational objectives was found following the program and at two-month follow-up. (DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Decision Making Skills, Interpersonal Competence, Leisure Education, Mental Retardation, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Program Effectiveness, Self Determination, Student Educational Objectives, Young Adults
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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