Journal on Developmental Disabilities

The Journal on Developmental Disabilities is a peer-reviewed journal with a growing regional and international readership.

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Volume 5, Number 2 – General Issue

Table of Contents

Special Issue on Quality of Life

Introduction

Maurice Feldman

Editorial:

Understanding What We Mean By Quality Of Life

Ivan Brown

Articles

The Conceptualization and Measurement of Quality of Life: Current Status and Future Considerations
Robert L. Schalock

Quality of Life – Challenges and Dilemmas
Roy Brown

Quality of Life For People With Developmental Disabilities: Clinican and Caregiver Perspectives
Sheila Hollins

Quality of Life of Persons With Developmental Disabilities: Five Issues Concerning Its Nature and Measurement
Dennis Rapheal

The Family Stress and Support Questionnaire: Focusing on the Needs of the Parents
Patricia Minnes and Jennifer S. Nachshen

Assessing Quality of Life In Persons With Neurocognitive Deficits And Chronic Mental Illness: Lessons From A Non-Disability Study
Ronald J. Heslegrave, A. George Awad, and Lakshmi N.P. Voruganti

Measuring Quality of Life of Adults with Spinal Cord Injuries: Lessons for Developmental Disablities Research
Kathryn A. Boschen

Enhancing the Quality of Life of People with Dual Diagnosis: The Power of Art Education
Nehama T. Baum

The Power of Friendship
Alison Baxter

Family-Run Group Care: A Quality of Life Success Story
Jaki McKinnon

Resource Review

Book Review: Robert L. Schalock (Ed.) Quality of Life, Volume 1: Conceptualization and Measurement
Sharon Borthwick-Duffy

Film Review: Sling Blade
Ivan Brown

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