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Yousef, Jamal M. – DPH Journal, 1985
Definitions, prevalence, the most common types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy are briefly described. Basic information about seizures, the most apparent recurrent symptoms of epilepsy, and their impact upon the student's educational performance is provided. The teacher's role in managing students with epileptic seizures is also…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Epilepsy
Walton, Sister Ann Vivia – Education Unlimited, 1979
The program was shown to be effective in increasing students' knowledge about epilepsy and fostering positive attitudes about those with epilepsy. (DLS)
Descriptors: Definitions, Epilepsy, Etiology, Program Descriptions
Knudstrup, Katherine; And Others – 1983
Designed for use in adult education courses for parents of developmentally disabled children, this manual provides basic information about major categories of disabilities and a glossary of commonly encountered terms. After an introductory overview, the manual provides information about the characteristics and etiology of five disabling…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Child Development
Lessee, Judyth – 1984
Intended primarily for library staff in a public library, the guide presents information about major types of disabilities. Information includes definitions and a discussion of characteristics, suggestions for interaction, lists of professional readings and books for children and adults, names and addresses of related agencies (including local…
Descriptors: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Definitions, Disabilities
Armstrong, Mary Lee; And Others – 1978
The manual is designed to provide information to teachers, parents, and school administrators about health impaired children with medically diagnosed physical conditions. Definitions, common symptoms, incidence, age of onset, prognosis, most typical treatment, educational significance, educational adaptations, and symptoms to look out for are…
Descriptors: Allergy, Anemia, Asthma, Cancer
Download full textLassner, Lee M. – 1993
This paper for educators, school psychologists, and counselors attempts to provide guidance for meeting the needs of students with epilepsy. Stressed throughout the paper are ways to provide for the child's special needs while fostering his/her self esteem and full participation in classroom activities. The paper addresses the following topics:…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Counselor Role, Definitions, Disability Identification
InterAmerica Research Associates, Rosslyn, VA. – 1984
This document consists of a compilation of fact sheets and newsletters on specific topics related to handicapped children and youth. The specific titles are as follows: (1) General Information about Handicaps and People with Handicaps; (2) Sources of Help and Information; (3) Autism; (4) Cerebral Palsy; (5) Deafness; (6) Down's Syndrome; (7)…
Descriptors: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Deafness, Definitions
