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Download full textCrawford, Michael E.; Mendell, Ron – Practical Pointers, 1978
The newsletter describes the development of a therapeutic recreation program for the severely and profoundly retarded using a recreational programing hierarchy approach. Sections address the following areas: identifying the habits and habit systems of the retarded individual as they relate to the interactional process of the family system,…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Contingency Management, Program Development, Recreational Programs
Grosse, Susan J. – Practical Pointers, 1980
The booklet covers information on sex education for handicapped students. Program organization topics include gathering background data, determining the specific population, involving parents, determining the curriculum, selecting materials, making staffing decisions, and providing ample teaching time. A curriculum outline lists eight subject…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development
Grosse, Susan J. – Practical Pointers, 1978
The newsletter offers guidelines for conducting playdays or large group activities for handicapped students. Among the factors to consider when planning activities are total number participating, levels of physical and mental abilities, age span, sex, and assistance needs. Activities should meet the needs and interest of the students, include a…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Play
Dummer, Gail M.; Windham, Geraldine M. – Practical Pointers, 1982
This publication describes an inservice training program implemented in September 1979 in the Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland) to help physical education teachers involved with mainstreamed handicapped students. Issues emphasized in planning the program were relevance, information, convenience, and feasibility of the workshop model. Two…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Morreau, Lanny E.; And Others – Practical Pointers, 1980
The role of three professional groups--adaptive physical educators, therapeutic recreation specialists, and special educators--in planning individualized leisure programs for disabled persons is discussed. Characteristics of such programs should take into consideration principles of normalization and least restrictive environment. A systems…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Individualized Programs, Interdisciplinary Approach
Johnson, Susan – Practical Pointers, 1981
The paper introduces the concept of movement education for handicapped students and discusses implications of the concept for learning. Guidelines are given for planning, implementing, and evaluating the program. A sample lesson plan is followed by discussions of prerequisites of efficient movement and screening activities. Suggestions for…
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
