Abstract
Weaknesses in research into the vocational needs of the learning disabled are explored and an alternative approach, based upon the principles of applied behaviour analysis, is suggested. It is argued that specific skills training, rather than generalised programs in the development of social competence will facilitate the effective vocational placement of this group. Implications of this approach for sheltered workshops, work preparation centres, work experience programmes and technical education are touched upon. It is argued that this optimistic approach, which transforms a person with learning disabilities into one with saleable skills, will eventually break the community’s expectancy cycle for the handicapped.
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