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Koegel, Robert L., Ed.; Koegel, Lynn Kern, Ed. – 1995
This book is designed to provide a conceptual and practical guide for teaching children with autism in a way that will maximize their developmental potential. The 12 chapters are: (1) "Emerging Interventions for Children with Autism: Longitudinal and Lifestyle Implications" (Robert L. Koegel and others); (2) "Communication and Language…
Descriptors: Autism, Communication Skills, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Michaels, Craig A., Ed. – 1994
This collection of 10 papers focuses on the transition of students with learning disabilities from secondary education to employment, postsecondary education, independent living, and full social integration. The text concentrates on systemic transition problems that prevent successful communication, coordination, goal setting, and appropriate…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship
Calculator, Stephen N., Ed.; Jorgensen, Cheryl M., Ed. – 1994
These six papers address theoretical and practical issues in the inclusion of students with severe disabilities in regular classes and related settings. Emphasis is on how communication and other social skills can be taught to these students in inclusive settings. A prologue and epilogue, by Beth Dixon, a parent, relates her severely disabled…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Curriculum Development
Treppte, Carmen; And Others – 1993
This document presents three papers on multicultural education in early childhood, followed by a selected ERIC bibliography on the same subject. The first paper, "Multicultural Approaches in Education: A German Experience," by Carmen Treppte, describes the development of Turkish Children and Mothers, a project designed to help…
Descriptors: Child Development, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education
Rutherford, Robert B., Jr., Ed.; And Others – 1991
This volume presents 11 selected papers from the 14th annual conference of Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders, held in Tempe, Arizona in November 1990. The keynote paper, by James M. Kauffman, is titled "Purposeful Ambiguity: Its Value in Defining Emotional or Behavioral Disorders." The next five papers address programming…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Disorders, Black Youth, Definitions
York, Jennifer, Ed.; And Others – 1989
Seven papers discussing practical strategies and examples for designing and implementing inclusive educational programs for Minnesota public schools are presented. The papers include: (1) "Strategies for Achieving an Integrated Education for Middle School Learners with Severe Disabilities" (Jennifer York and Terri Vandercook); (2)…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Systems, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming
Koegel, Lynn Kern, Ed.; And Others – 1996
Twenty papers on positive behavioral support for people with difficult behavior are grouped into four sections: (1) family issues and family support; (2) education issues; (3) social inclusion; and (4) community inclusion. Papers include: "Parent Education for Prevention and Reduction of Severe Problem Behaviors" (Lynn Kern Koegel et…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research
McWilliam, P. J., Ed.; Bailey, Donald B., Jr., Ed. – 1993
This book presents 21 case studies of young children with disabilities in a variety of family situations and settings, for early interventionists to study in planning and applying recommended practices. Section I, "Defining and Delivering Quality Services in Early Intervention," provides two introductory chapters: "The Search for Quality…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Spears, Jacqueline D.; And Others – 1990
Rural Amrica has been experiencing dramatic changes in the transition toward a socially and culturally diverse society. This study is a first effort to explore multicultural reform in rural schools. Multicultural education is the process by which the school environment is modified to accommodate cultural differences as well as to teach the role…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Community Characteristics, Cultural Differences
Roeher Inst., North York (Ontario). – 1995
This collection of 16 papers attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of children in the nations of the Americas. The collection's five sections examine children's rights, perspectives of five parents from five different nations, children with disabilities in the legal system, promoting the rights of children through social…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Childhood Needs, Children, Childrens Rights
Porter, Gordon L., Ed.; Richler, Diane, Ed. – 1991
The 15 papers in this collection present a Canadian perspective on providing services to children with disabilities in regular classes and schools. The papers are grouped into three sections: Philosophical, Legal and Historical Overview; Parent and Self-Advocacy; and Innovations and Practical Applications. Chapters have the following titles and…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational Change
Nietupski, John A., Ed.; Chappelle, Sandra A., Ed. – 1993
The Dispersed Heterogeneous Placement (DHP) supported employment project involved dispersal of three to five consumers across several departments/areas in a larger business or across several businesses in close proximity. The individuals placed had a wide range of talents and disability severity levels. Typically, a four-person site might have one…
Descriptors: Community Support, Education Work Relationship, Employment Programs, Job Development
Stainback, Susan, Ed.; Stainback, William, Ed. – 1996
This book discusses the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and describes strategies that enhance the social success and educational achievement for all students. Section 1 provides an introduction to inclusion and contains the following chapters: "Rationale for Inclusive Schooling" (Anastasios Karagiannis and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Communication, Curriculum Development, Disabilities
Alabama Inst. for Deaf and Blind, Talladega. – 1999
This final report discusses the activities and outcomes of a 4-year federally funded project designed to meet the critical need in Alabama to provide effective practices in the delivery of educational services to children and youth with deaf-blindness from birth through 21 years of age and to their families and service providers. The project…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Children, Deaf Blind
Kregel, John, Ed.; And Others – 1990
This volume discusses the effects of supported employment on persons with developmental and other severe disabilities, by assembling the results of research investigations conducted by the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Supported Employment. Papers included are: "Supported Employment in Virginia: 1980-1988" (John Kregel…
Descriptors: Adults, Delivery Systems, Fringe Benefits, Head Injuries
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