FAMILY PERSPECTIVES ON INCLUSIVE LIFE-STYLE ISSUES FOR PEOPLE WITH PROBLEM BEHAVIOR

Interviews were conducted with 17 families of children, youth, and adu lts with problem behavior (e.g., aggression toward others, property de struction, self-injurious behavior and pica). From a larger study addr essing many guest ions, the data reported in this article focus on inc lusive lifestyle issues that are important to families. Results are or ganized into categories that emerged from the gualitative analysis, in cluding family life, friendship issues, school issues, community inclu sion, and supported living/supported employment. Themes suggest extrem ely scant and tenuous inclusive lifestyle supports for these people an d their families. Key recommendations focus on expanded family support and priority topics for research and training.