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Braddock, David, Ed. – 2002
This 6th edition volume presents a detailed report on the growth of programs for persons with disabilities at the federal level and in the states. The two chapters of part one provide a cross-disability perspective, "An Institutional History of Disability" (David Braddock and Susan Parish) and an empirical study across federal, state,…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities
Download full textDyches, Tina Taylor; Prater, Mary Anne – 2000
This volume is third in a series of 10 publications intended to provide practical or trend-oriented information related to serving children and youth with mental retardation, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Chapter 1 discusses the history of characters with mental retardation or developmental disabilities in children's literature.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Books, Children
Bowman, Mary; And Others – 1975
Written for parents of young multihandicapped children who experience coordination difficulties or delayed development, the book explains how to teach independent eating habits, using a spoon or other utensil. Parts 1, 2, and 3 deal with such topics as foods to use when beginning; head control problems; how to evaluate initial skills and…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Eating Habits, Equipment
Behavior Modification for Persons with Developmental Disabilities: Treatments and Supports. Volume I
Direct linkMatson, Johnny L., Ed.; Laud, Rinita B., Ed.; Matson, Michael L., Ed. – National Association for the Dually Diagnosed, 2004
In the last few decades, the field of dual diagnosis as applied to those with intellectual disabilities has boasted a monumental surge in assessment devices and treatment approaches. These relatively recent advances include those in the development of behavior modification principles and procedures that have had a dramatic impact on services for…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Intervention
Saunders, Suzanne – 2001
This book is intended to give educators an overview of Fragile X syndrome, including how it affects individuals, usually males, and how teachers can use strategies and methods suited to their specific needs. Chapter 1 briefly describes those medical aspects of Fragile X that teachers may find helpful. Chapter 2 looks at typical characteristics of…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Congenital Impairments, Developmental Disabilities
Fabbro, Franco, Ed. – Elsevier, 2004
Language disorders in children are one of the most frequent causes of difficulties in communication, social interaction, learning and academic achievement. It has been estimated that over 5% of children present with some kind of language disorder. This volume illustrates the state of the art in neurogenic language disorders in children. The most…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Aphasia, Neurological Impairments, Neurolinguistics
Smith, Susan J. – 1986
The book's practical classroom strategies and activities are designed to help teachers individualize instruction for children with developmental ages of 3-7 years. Part I offers suggestions for organizing the special educator's schedule and workload (including such topics as reviewing the individualized education program, developing a weekly…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Bulletin Boards, Class Organization, Classroom Techniques
Lovaas, O. Ivar – 2003
This teaching manual for treatment of children with developmental disabilities is divided into seven sections that address: (1) basic concepts; (2) transition into treatment; (3) early learning concepts; (4) expressive language; (5) strategies for visual learners; (6) programmatic considerations; and (7) organizational and legal issues. Among…
Descriptors: Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities
Senn, Charlene Y. – 1988
Based on research conducted by the G. Allan Roeher Institute, Canada's national institute for the study of public policy affecting persons with an intellectual impairment, the book provides a comprehensive treatment of child sexual abuse in individuals with an intellectual handicap, including prevalence, developmental disabilities as a risk…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Community Responsibility, Developmental Disabilities
Pizzo, Peggy; Aronson, Susan S. – 1977
This report discusses the existence and prevention of major health and safety risks for children in day care and makes recommendations for the Federal Interagency Day Care requirements (FIDCR) concerning health and safety. Section I describes varying concepts of risk related to probability and to possibility of adverse events, and discusses…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Child Care, Day Care, Developmental Disabilities
Matson, Johnny L., Ed.; Laud, Rinita B., Ed.; Matson, Michael L., Ed. – National Association for the Dually Diagnosed, 2004
This book represents the second of two volumes that is designed to update readers on some of the more recent developments in the field of dual diagnosis, as applied to those with intellectual disabilities. While the last few decades have boasted newer and better advances in the field, particularly in terms of assessment devices and treatment…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Modification, Training
Schalock, Robert L., Ed. – 1990
The book deals with the concept of quality of life for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Part I, "Quality of Life: Personal Perspectives," contains "A Dream for Myself" (Connie Martinez); "Reflections on My Quality of Life: Then and Now" (Nancy Ward); "Quality of Life versus Quality…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society)
Marfo, Kofi, Ed. – 1988
Examined are the interactions of parents and their children with developmental disabilities, focusing on the following aspects: social, emotional, language, communication, clinical, educational, and methodological. A partial listing of contents follows: "Determinants of Parent and Child Interactive Behavior" (Carl Dunst and Carol…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Response
Grim, Janet, Ed.
Described in a monograph published by the Technical Assistance Delivery System (TADS) are the rationale, intake and screening procedures, service delivery, liaison and follow through, and evaluation of parent training models from four preschool demonstration centers for handicapped children. An overview discusses the purposes and dimensions of…
Descriptors: Conceptual Schemes, Delivery Systems, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Disabilities
Rainey, Ernestine W. – 1972
Presented is a language development program consisting of 30 mini-units to be used as the first formal daily activity with 5-year-old, educable, developmentally handicapped or environmentally disadvantaged children. It is explained that the required technique includes teacher questioning of one child, an elicited complete sentence response from…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Developmental Disabilities, Disadvantaged Youth
