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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of social skills training and self-monitoring in enhancing appropriate social behaviors for individuals with moderate disabilities in employment settings.

May 20, 2026Education and training in mental retardation

Teaching Appropriate Social Behaviors to a Young Man with Moderate Mental Retardation in a Supported Competitive Employment Setting

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JWJohn J. WheelerJohn Deere (Germany)PBPaul BatesSouthern Illinois University Carbondale KMKathleen J. MarshallUniversity of South Carolina

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Randomized trial shows improved social behaviors in a young man with Down syndrome, indicating effective support in employment.

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of social skills training and self-monitoring in enhancing appropriate social behaviors for individuals with moderate disabilities in employment settings.
Utilized a supported employment model with social skills training and self-monitoring.
Focused on a young man with Down syndrome categorized as moderately mentally retarded.
Implemented training and support over a 38-week period.
Significant improvement in appropriate social behaviors during the 38-week observation period.
Trainer support was systematically faded, demonstrating successful independence in social interactions.
Guidelines were established for effective on-the-job training and follow-up for individuals with moderate disabilities.

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Wheeler et al. (1988) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4e9df03e14405aa99c45 https://doi.org/10.1177/104298598802300204

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Teaching Appropriate Social Behaviors to a Young Man with Moderate Mental Retardation in a Supported Competitive Employment Setting

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