Training Care Providers to Assist Residential Students With Disabilities Wear Personal Clothing: A Five-Case Replication Series

The physical appearance of persons with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities can influence social perceptions, community integration, and quality of life. This study, a five-case replication series, evaluated a care provider intervention focused on personal clothing worn by students at a residential treatment facility. Under in vivo conditions using task clarification and a job aid, two supervisors trained direct service providers to implement intervention with the students. Compared to baseline evaluation, intervention was associated with students wearing personal clothing more frequently and the supervisors approved the training they provided and benefits to students. We discuss study methodology, interpretation of findings, and directions for future research.