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Mohammadi, Mohammad-Reza, Ed. – InTech, 2011
The aim of the book is to serve for clinical, practical, basic and scholarly practices. In twentyfive chapters it covers the most important topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders in the efficient way and aims to be useful for health professionals in training or clinicians seeking an update. Different people with autism can have very different…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Risk, Cultural Differences, Quality of Life
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1992
The 15 chapters of this book examine major issues in gifted education today, the role of gifted education in the educational reform movement, and the development of gifted education in Ohio. After an introductory chapter by Elyse S. Fleming, chapters have the following titles and authors: "The Shadow of the Future: Serving Ohio's Gifted…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Attitudes, Child Advocacy, Classroom Techniques
Heller, Kurt A., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This international handbook provides a synthesis and critical review of the significant theory and research dealing with all aspects of giftedness. Each article is designed to reflect the state-of-the art from an international perspective, to offer a comprehensive review, and to comprise the forefront of knowledge and thought about the gifted. The…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Area Studies, Comparative Education, Educational History
Rodriguez de Laguna, Asela, Ed. – 1987
The essays and articles in this collection were presented at a conference on "the Puerto Rican in Literature" that addressed, among other issues, the duality of the Puerto Rican experience and the constant oscillation between mainland and the island. The essays represent the vitality, diversity, and distinctiveness of contemporary Puerto…
Descriptors: Ethnic Groups, Hispanic Americans, Identification (Psychology), Imagery
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Univ. Extension. – 1978
The book of 20 papers from 12 telecasts on the education of gifted, talented, and creative students focuses on definitions, history, identification, self awareness, the need for a helping adult, enrichment, methods to promote creativity, and general issues in the field. The following titles and authors are represented: "Definition" (W.…
Descriptors: Creative Development, Creativity, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education
Rodriguez, Nelson M., Ed.; Villaverde, Leila E., Ed. – 2000
Challenging the assumption that the study of race focuses only on "people of color," many scholars are investigating the historical and social construction of "Whiteness." This book critically interrogates whiteness across contexts; contends that "marking" Whiteness--illuminating veiled cultural assumptions of…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Cultural Images, Educational Strategies, Ethnicity
Artiles, Alfredo J., Ed.; Zamora-Duran, Grace, Ed. – 1997
This book discusses the disproportionate representation of students from minority backgrounds in special education and gifted classes, and presents strategies that practitioners can use to better address the educational needs of all students. Chapter 1, "Disproportionate Representation: A Contentious and Unresolved Predicament" (Alfredo J. Artiles…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Classroom Communication, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences
Whipple, Guy M., Ed. – 1924
The document contains approximately 30 author contributed chapters and papers on the education for and research prior to 1924 on gifted students. Section I contains general reports and summaries; while Section II focuses on special studies on the areas of the physical and mental traits, educational achievements, case studies, physical condition…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Research
Shankar, Lavina Dhingra, Ed.; Srikanth, Rajini, Ed. – 1998
The essays in this collection consider the extent to which South Asian Americans are included within "Asian America" as the term is applied to academic programs and admissions policies, grassroots community organizing and politics, and critical analyses of cultural products. The essays are: (1) "Within Kaleidoscope Eyes: The…
Descriptors: Admission (School), Asian Americans, Community Programs, Cultural Awareness
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Roeper Review, 1982
Five articles on art education for the gifted touch on topics which include identifying artistic talent, encouraging aesthetic development, using art as a means of visual communication, career decision making for the artistic student, and creative learning and teaching through sketchbooks. (SB)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Career Awareness, Creative Development
Ford, Bridgie Alexis, Ed.; And Others – 1995
This book presents 11 author-contributed papers covering the theory and practice of effective assessment and instruction of African American students with exceptionalities, including both disabilities and giftedness. Emphasis is on effective delivery of empowering services to African American youth and their families. The first seven papers have…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Black Students, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development
Chawarska, Katarzyna, Ed.; Klin, Ami, Ed.; Volkmar, Fred R., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2008
Rich with clinical insights, this volume reviews the state of the science of identifying and treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in very young children. Leading authorities examine critical research issues and present innovative approaches to assessing social, cognitive, adaptive, communication, and sensory-motor impairments in the first two…
Descriptors: Autism, Toddlers, Disability Identification, Infants
Heller, Kurt A., Ed.; Feldhusen, John F., Ed. – 1986
The volume consists of papers from the 1985 symposium "Identification of the Gifted" at the Sixth World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children in Hamburg (Federal Republic of Germany). Twelve chapters have the following titles and authors: (1) "Introduction" (J. F. Feldhusen and K. A. Heller); (2) "A Conception of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anorexia Nervosa, Classification, Counseling Services
Ambrose, Bernadette, Ed. – 1977
Intended to provide new caseworkers with an introduction to child abuse and neglect, the two part document presents information from a multidisciplinary perspective. Twenty-three articles in the first book and seven in the second are included on the social worker's role, assessment and counseling of abusive and neglecting parents, the impact of…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Community Organizations, Family Problems
Kupper, Lisa, Ed. – 2000
Intended for parents of children with reading and learning disabilities, this publication provides basic information and identifies related organizations and other resources. The first section is an article titled, "A Look at Learning Disabilities in Children and Youth" (Larry B. Silver). This article reviews types of learning disabilities (based…
Descriptors: Adults, Agencies, Child Rearing, Disability Identification
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