title: Program transitions from sheltered workshop to community-based endeavors.
abstract: Individuals with disabilities who move from one day program to another frequently show decreases in social adaption. Peter had four weeks of transition while James had none. After one month in the new program, James showed a 99% decrease in targeted behaviors and Peter a 100% decrease. Is a long transition necessary to move smoothly from one day setting to another?
authors.affiliation: Better Community Living, Inc., New Bedford, MA 02740.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Belcher
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D016832:Employment, Supported; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010360:Patient Transfer; D012759:Sheltered Workshops; D012919:Social Behavior; D013997:Time Factors