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Peer reviewedChen, Deborah; Smith, Julie – RE:view, 1992
This article describes an orientation and mobility program serving 20 students with both developmental disabilities and visual impairments. It documents the low level of baseline behaviors and discusses program components, including the training staff, school environment adaptations, and individualized and community training techniques.…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedNeedham, W. E.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1992
Comparison of residential rehabilitation outcomes of blind clients with (n=45) or without (n=67) previous psychiatric diagnosis found no intergroup differences after rehabilitation in skill, attitude, and overall adjustment. All clients improved significantly during rehabilitation. (DB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitudes, Blindness, Mental Disorders
Peer reviewedBotuck, Shelly; Winsberg, Bertrand G. – Mental Retardation, 1991
The immediate and short-term effects of a preplanned, 10-day overnight respite on 14 mothers of school-age and adult children with multiple disabilities were evaluated. Results indicated that, during respite, mothers experienced increased well-being and less depression, and these changes continued after respite. Mothers also exhibited changes in…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Adults, Children, Depression (Psychology)
Direct linkSigafoos, Jeff; Arthur-Kelly, Michael; Butterfield, Nancy – Brookes Publishing Company, 2006
Practical and concise, this introductory guide is filled with real-world tips and strategies for anyone working to improve the communication of children with moderate, severe, and multiple disabilities. Emphasizing the link between behavior and communication, three respected researchers transform up-to-date research and proven best practices into…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Multiple Disabilities, Case Studies, Interpersonal Communication
Download full textEvans, Vicki – Teaching Research, 1987
A project is being conducted to provide vocational training for severely emotionally disturbed students in the Salem, Oregon, School District. Most of the youths have previously been institutionalized, and many are retarded and have other handicaps such as learning disabilities, epilepsy, and speech and language disorders. All students qualify for…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Employment Potential, Exceptional Persons, Job Placement
