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Pieterse, Moira; And Others – 1989
This boxed set includes eight booklets of home activities for early intervention for young children with developmental delays. The first book provides an introduction to the program and its implementation, lists 23 resources, describes a videotape which supplements the booklets, and includes a glossary. Book 2 covers how to select goals for the…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods
Special Parent/Special Child, 1987
This issue of the newsletter offers suggestions to help parents improve the experience of living with a handicapped child during the out-of-school summer months. Maintaining a moderately structured schedule is recommended, with activities based on the child's individual interests and energy level. Participation in routine activities at home (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Daily Living Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Interpersonal Competence
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Direct linkRao, Shaila M.; Gagie, Brenda – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2006
Autism is a life-long, complex developmental disorder that causes impairment in the way individuals process information. Autism belongs to heterogeneous categories of developmental disabilities where neurological disorders lead to deficits in a child's ability to communicate, understand language, play, develop social skills, and relate to others.…
Descriptors: Play, Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Communication Skills
Delta Coll., University Center, MI. Allied Health-Community Affairs. – 1986
Developed as part of Delta College's Parent Awareness Program, this manual provides information related to the special concerns of parents and families of developmentally disabled children, adolescents, and adults. The first section stresses the importance of planning and preparing for the future and establishing adequate financial and personal…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Community Colleges, Developmental Disabilities, Employment Opportunities
Wilcox, Barbara – Exceptional Parent, 1987
The article discusses four major objectives of programs in the state of Oregon for students with severe disabilities: building social skills and a social network; building community competence; building a work history; and ensuring that parents have an active involvement in their children's program and future. (Author/JW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Daily Living Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Employment Experience
Download full textMcEvoy, Mary, Ed.; Vandercook, Terri, Ed. – IMPACT, 1991
These two theme issues of "Impact" discuss inclusive education for children with disabilities at the preschool to first grade level and at the kindergarten to grade 12 level respectively. The articles present different ways that families and professionals include children with and without disabilities in educational and child care settings, with…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Civil Rights, Cooperative Programs, Day Care
