Recent studies related to community placement of mentally retarded persons are reviewed. Analyses of studies measuring direct behavior change as well as those based upon clinical and qualitative methods are included. The need for additional studies employing both types of methodologies is stressed. In addition, it is suggested that in future studies researchers pay particular attention to both client and setting characteristics and to how these characteristics interact to bring about maximum adaptation and habilitation of clients.
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