Developmental growth patterns of institutionalized mentally retarded persons were examined through the use of repeated administrations of the AAMD Adaptive Behavior Scale. Contrary to earlier research, developmental growth curves were not found to be asymptotic for all groups of subjects. The tendency for growth curves to become asymptotic appeared only for those individuals who had lived in institutions for extended periods of time and who tended to be older and more retarded.
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