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Shaffer, David, Ed.; And Others – 1990
The book describes Project Prevention, an interdisciplinary project developed by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, to identify risk factors for mental disorders and preventive interventions. After an introductory chapter, the following eight chapters cover: the scope of Project Prevention; children at high risk (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy
Lyon, G. Reid, Ed.; And Others – 1993
This book examines critical issues in classification and definition of learning disabilities; the development of theory in learning disabilities; the development of cognitive, developmental, and educational models of learning disabilities; and social and public policy in learning disabilities. After an introductory chapter by G. Reid Lyon and…
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Psychology, Definitions, Developmental Psychology
Gipps, Caroline; And Others – 1987
This research project analyzed British screening and special educational provisions for the estimated 18 percent of the primary school population who have mild learning difficulties in the basic skills. The study sought to examine policy and practice at every level from the local education authority (LEA) to the child. Data sources included…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Educational Legislation, Educational Practices, Elementary Education
Adelman, Howard S.; Taylor, Linda – 1993
This book offers an overview and a context for understanding learning disabilities in a regular education setting. An initial section offers perspectives for understanding the nature and scope of learning problems and learning disabilities. An overview of intervention is then presented, exploring each phase of the process, the types of programs…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Gross, Harriet; Gipps, Caroline – 1987
Detailed case studies are presented of six local education authorities (LEAs) in England and Wales which participated in the Screening and Special Educational Provision Project, a project focusing on the estimated 18 percent of the primary school population who have mild learning difficulties in basic skills. Each LEA's approach to special needs…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Finance, Educational Legislation, Educational Policy
Academic Therapy Publications, Novato, CA. – 1993
This directory lists, by state, facilities and services for children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities. Facilities and services include summer camps, college programs, day and residential schools, diagnostic services, behavioral development services, educational therapy, consulting seminars, guidance and mental health services,…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Career Counseling, Children
