To review the need for a wide range of living arrangements and community support services for individuals with developmental disability (DD) and behavioural problems and for their caregivers.
Methods:
An analysis of a 1-year caseload of a consulting psychiatrist to 2 community support agencies for individuals with DD.
Results and Conclusions:
Of the individuals seen with DD and behavioural problems, one-half needed a different living arrangement, immediately in many cases. Living arrangements and support services are extensively deficient. Correcting these deficiencies requires the concerted involvement of local, provincial, and federal governments as well as of community groups and agencies.
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