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Behavioral data were collected for 713 residents of a public institution in 1978 and 1980; the same data were collected for 174 residents of community living arrangements (CLAs) in a neighboring urban area in 1979 and 1981. The research question was whether the two groups displayed different rates or patterns of developmental growth. Matching clients by initial adaptive and maladaptive behavior scores, gender, and age, 104 matched pairs were identified. The institutional sample showed no change over 2 years, while the CLA sample showed significant developmental progress in reduction of maladaptive behavior. Problems with matched comparison designs are discussed. It is concluded that, despite its flaws, this design is the best presently feasible to address the question of client development in the two settings.

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community residential facilities institutions normalization deinstitutionalization least restrictive environment mental retardation group homes client progress

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Developmental Progress in Institutional and Community Settings

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