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ERIC Number: EJ206422
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Apr
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1237
Behavioral Group Counseling and Schoolwide Reinforcement Program with Obese Trainable Mentally Retarded Students.
Gumaer, Jim; Simon, Roslyn S.
Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, v14 n2 p106-11 Apr 1979
A weight reduction and control program was developed for 11 obese trainable mentally retarded (TMR) students (11-21 years old) by the school counselor. The gradual reduction of weight over time demonstrated that it is possible for TMR students to learn self-help skills related to diet. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Dietetics, Exceptional Child Research, Group Counseling, Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Obesity, Program Effectiveness, Reinforcement, Self Care Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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