A Behavioral Weight Reduction Model for Moderately Mentally Retarded Adolescents

Authors

Anthony F. Rotatori, Northern Illinois University
August Mauser, Northern Illinois University
Robert A. Fox, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

8 p.

Publication Date

9-1980

Publisher

SAGE

Source Publication

Journal of Special Education Technology

Source ISSN

0162-6434

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.1177/016264348000300403

Abstract

The paper describes a behavioral weight reduction treatment and maintenance program for moderately mentally retarded adolescents. The model delineates six phases of the program as well as instructional components. The model was devised for implementation by special education teachers and parents. Field data based on the model is reviewed.

Comments

Published version. Journal of Special Education Technology, Vol. 3, No. 4 (September 1980): 9-16. DOI. © 1980 Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Rotatori, Anthony F.; Mauser, August; and Fox, Robert A., "A Behavioral Weight Reduction Model for Moderately Mentally Retarded Adolescents" (1980). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 312.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/312