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Research and Training Center on Community Living Staff Member

Roger J. Stancliffe, Ph.D.
Project Director; Data Analyst
Roger J. Stancliffe PhD is Associate Professor Disability Studies at the University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences. He is the Editor of the Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability and serves on the Editorial Boards of four other international research journals on developmental disability. Previously he worked as a researcher at the Centre for Developmental Disability Studies in Sydney at the University of Minnesota’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. He has co-written or co-edited several books and over 75 articles and chapters in academic and professional journals or books. His most recent book is Costs and Outcomes of Community Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities (2005). His research interests include choice, self-determination, community living, evaluating outcomes, deinstitutionalization and cost effect-effectiveness of services.
Organization: Research and Training Center on Community Living
E-mail: (roger.stancliffe@bigpond.com)
Current Projects
  • Developing Exemplary Practices to Support Self-Determination
    Numerous approaches have been developed to enhance the self-determination of persons with ID/DD. The majority of these have been t... (More)

  • Evaluating the Impact of Environmental Interventions on the Self-Determination of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    The purpose of this project is to learn about the exercise of self-determination among adults with intellectual and/or development... (More)

  • The Impact of Environment on the Self-Determination of Adults with ID/DD
    Over the past several years, many important systemic and environmental interventions intended to increase the self-determination o... (More)

  • Policy, Environmental and Individual Factors Associated with Full Participation and Integration in a Large Multi-State Sample
    This project will involve a secondary analysis of the integrated multi-state Community Living Outcomes database to examine the con... (More)

  • Review and Synthesis of Research on Self-Determination and Inclusion
    This project conducts an extensive review of current knowledge and practice in self-determination and full inclusion. This review ... (More)

  • Active Support Interventions and Their Effect on Increased Participation of Persons with Severe Impairments
    Active Support (AS) is an organizational intervention to enable direct support professionals (DSPs) in community settings to effec... (More)

  • Increasing Friendships, Social Inclusion and Community Participation of Persons with ID/DD
    This study will examine the effectiveness of two different approaches to supporting community participation, those based in human ... (More)

Author, Contributor or Editor for the following Publications & Products

  •An Analysis of Expenditures and Outcomes of different Residential Settings in Minnesota (PDF) - This document provides a summary of findings from a study commissioned by the Minnesota legislature to examine relative costs and outcomes associated with different residential service options in Minnesota. (1998); File Size: 11 KB

  •Quality Mall - Quality Mall is a web site that gathers and disseminates information related to or useful in promoting the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities. It especially focuses on promising person-centered practices and innovations.

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Offline Publications

  Books and Monographs
  • Stancliffe, R. J., Emerson, E., & Lakin, K. C. (Eds.). (2000). Community living services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities [Special issue]. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 101 (No. 1).

  • Stancliffe, R. J., Emerson, E., & Lakin, K. C. (Eds.). (2001). Contemporary outcomes and issues in deinstitutionalization of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities [Special issue]. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 101 (No. 2).

  • Wehmeyer, M. L., Abery, B. H., Mithaug, D. E., Powers, L. E., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2002). Theory in self-determination: Foundations for educational practice. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

  Journal Articles
  • Braddock, D., Felce, D., Emerson, E., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2001). Living circumstances of children with adults with mental retardation or developmental disabilities in the U.S., Canada, England and Wales, and Australia. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 7, 115-121.

  • Farris, B., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2001). The co-worker training model: Outcomes of an open employment pilot project. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 26, 145-161.

  • Farris, B., Stancliffe, R. J., & Hancock, S. (2000). Australian open employment agencies implementing the co-worker training model living (Abstract). Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 44, 278.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (in press). Provision of residential services for people with intellectual disability in Australia: An international comparison. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (2001). Living with support in the community: Predictors of choice and self-determination. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 7, 91 - 98.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (2001). Living with support in the community: Predictors of choice and self-determination. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 7, 91 - 98.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (2000). A matched comparison of outcomes and costs in group homes and semi-independent living (Abstract). Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 44, 472.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (2000). Loneliness, quality of life, personal safety and community living (Abstract). Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 44, 472.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (2000). Proxy respondents and quality of life. Evaluation and Program Planning, 23, 89-93.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (1999). Proxy respondents and the Quality of Life Questionnaire empowerment factor. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 43, 185-193.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (in press). Provision of residential services for people with intellectual disability in Australia: An international comparison. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., & Hayden, M. F. (1998). A longitudinal study of institutional downsizing: Effects on individuals who remain in the institution. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 102, 500-510.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., & Keane, S. (2000). Outcomes and costs of community living: A matched comparison of group homes and semi-independent living. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 25, 281-305.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., & Parmenter, T. R. (1999). The Choice Questionnaire: A scale to assess choices exercised by adults with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 24, 107-132.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., Abery, B., Springborg, H., & Elkin, S. (2000). Substitute decision-making and personal control: Implications for self-determination. Mental Retardation, 38(5), 407-421.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., Emerson, E., & Lakin K. C. (2000). Community living and people with intellectual disability. Introduction to part I. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 25(4), i-iv.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., Emerson, E., & Lakin K. C. (2001). Community living and people with intellectual disability. Introduction to part II. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 26, 5-14.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., Hayden, M. F., & Lakin, K. C. (2000). Quality and content of individualized habilitation plan objectives in residential settings. Education and training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 35, 191-207.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., Hayden, M. F., & Lakin, K. C. (1999). Effectiveness of challenging behavior IHP objectives in residential settings: A longitudinal study. Mental Retardation, 37, 482-493.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., Hayden, M. F., & Lakin, K. C. (1999). Effectiveness and quality of individual planning in residential settings: An analysis of outcomes. Mental Retardation, 37, 104-116.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., Hayden, M. F., & Lakin, K. C. (1999). Interventions for challenging behavior in residential settings. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 104, 364-375.

  • Stancliffe, R., & Lakin, K. C. (1998). Analysis of expenditures and outcomes of residential alternatives for persons with developmental disabilities. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 102(6).

  • Stancliffe, R., & Lakin, K. C. (1999). A longitudinal comparison of day program services and outcome for persons who left institutions and those who stayed behind. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 24, 44-57.

  • Stancliffe, R., Abery, B., & Smith, J. (2000). Personal control and the ecology of community living settings: Beyond living unit size and type. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 105(6), 431-454.

  • Stancliffe, R., Hayden, M.F., Larson, S.A., & Lakin, K.C. (2002). Longitudinal study on the adaptive and challenging behaviors of deinstitutionalized adults with mental retardation. American Journal on Mental Retardation, 107, 302-320.

  Book Chapters
  • Abery, B. H., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2002). An ecological theory of self-determination: Theoretical foundations. In M. L. Wehmeyer, B. H. Abery, D. E. Mithaug, & R. J. Stancliffe, Theory in self-determination: Foundations for educational practice. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

  • Abery, B. H., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2002). An ecological model of self-determination: Model overview. In M. L. Wehmeyer, B. H. Abery, D. E. Mithaug, & R. J. Stancliffe, Theory in self-determination: Foundations for educational practice. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (2000). Group homes and semi-independent living for people with intellectual disability: A matched comparison of outcomes and costs. In College of Health Sciences (Ed.), Second Research Conference 2000 “From Cell to Society” (pp. 10-19). Sydney: College of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., & Abery, B. H. (2002). The ecological model of self-determination: Research findings. In M. L. Wehmeyer, B. H. Abery, D. E. Mithaug, & R. J. Stancliffe, Theory in self-determination: Foundations for educational practice. Springfield. IL: Charles C. Thomas.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., & Abery, B. H. (2002). The ecological model of self-determination: Assessments, curricula, and implications for practice. In M. L. Wehmeyer, B. H. Abery, D. E. Mithaug, & R. J. Stancliffe, Theory in self-determination: Foundations for educational practice. Springfield. IL: Charles C. Thomas.

  • Stancliffe, R., Emerson, E., & Lakin, K. C. (in press). Residential supports. In E. Emerson, C Hatton, T. Paramenter, & T. Thompson (Eds.). Handbook of methods for research and evaluation in intellectual disabilities. New York: John Wiley.

  Technical Reports
  • Stancliffe, R. J. (2001). Quality service in group homes: Databased analysis of factors that contribute to quality resident outcomes. Sydney: The University of Sydney, Centre for Developmental Disability Studies.

  • Stancliffe, R. J. (2001). Quality Service in Group Homes – Literature Review. Sydney: The University of Sydney, Centre for Developmental Disability Studies.

  • Stancliffe, R. J., & Riches, V. C. (2001). Specialist support services unit: Stage 1 report. Sydney: The University of Sydney, Centre for Developmental Disability Studies.

  Products
  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000h). Minnesota self-determination scales: Self-determination skills, attitudes, and knowledge scale. Residential staff edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000a). Minnesota self-determination scales: Decision-making preference scale. Residential staff edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000d). Minnesota self-determination scales: Exercise of control scale. Self-report edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000e). Minnesota self-determination scales: Importance scale. Residential staff edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000g). Minnesota self-determination scales: Self-determination environment scale. Residential staff edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000i). Minnesota self-determination scales: Self-determination skills, attitudes, and knowledge scale. Self-report edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000a). Minnesota self-determination scales: Decision-making preference scale. Residential staff edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000f). Minnesota self-determination scales: Importance scale. Self-report edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B.H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000c). Minnesota self-determination scales: Exercise of control scale. Residential staff edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B.H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Springborg, H. L., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2000b). Minnesota self-determination scales: Decision-making preference scale. Self-report edition. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Research and Training Center on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  Training Curricula
  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Stancliffe, R. J. & Lewis, M. (2002). Enhancing Self-Determination of Adults with Mental Retardation: A Training Program for Support Staff. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration, Rehabilitation and Training Center on Community Living.

  • Abery, B. H., Elkin, S. V., Smith, J. G., Stancliffe, R. J. & Lewis, M. (2002). Enhancing Self-Determination of Adults with Mental Retardation: A Training Program for Support Staff. Minneapolis MN: University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration, Rehabilitation and Training Center on Community Living.

  • Abery, B., Smith, J., Elkin, S., Springborg, H., & Lewis, M. (2001). The Minnesota self-determination training curriculum for direct-service staff. Minneapolis, MN: RRTC/CL on Community Living, Institute on Community Integration.

  • Abery, B., Smith., J., Gutman, S., Springborg, H., & Stancliffe, R. (1999). Supporting the self-determination of adults with developmental disabilities in community-based residential settings: A staff training curriculum. Minneapolis, MN: Institute on Community Integration.
 
 

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