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Wadley, C.; Stagnitti, K. – International Journal of Early Years Education, 2023
This paper aims to explore the impacts of a Learn to Play programme in specialist schools for children with multiple developmental issues. Specialist schools are schools dedicated to children with IQs below 70 and who may also have other developmental issues. The Learn to Play programme focusses on facilitating children's enjoyment and ability to…
Descriptors: School Personnel, Experience, Play, Program Implementation
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Gilmore, Linda; Campbell, Marilyn; Shochet, Ian – Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 2016
Students with developmental disabilities have many challenges with learning and adaptive behaviour, as well as a higher prevalence rate of mental health problems. Although there is a substantial body of evidence for effcacious interventions for enhancing resilience and promoting mental health in typically developing children, very few programs…
Descriptors: Intervention, Evidence Based Practice, Developmental Disabilities, Resilience (Psychology)
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Wyer, Doug; Hallinan, Peter – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1994
A 10-week course designed to assist adults of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent with profound developmental disabilities to function more effectively was evaluated. Issues emerged concerning the lack of lead-time for course set-up, the inappropriateness of the curriculum, and communication and logistical difficulties. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Daily Living Skills, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Disabilities