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Vinci, Yasmina; Dropkin, Emmalie – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2012
Raising a child with a disability often makes it difficult to find child care. Many families learn that child care programs are simply unable to meet the special needs of their children, while specialized facilities have limited space, and specialized private care is expensive. To meet the needs of all children, Head Start and Early Head Start…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Child Care, Emotional Disturbances, Cognitive Development
Buethorn, Don – Exceptional Parent, 2008
When a child first receives a diagnosis and a treatment plan that includes recommendations for bracing, the prospect of intensive orthotic intervention can be daunting for the parent. Braces traditionally represent a prominent visual cue that the child has trouble walking. The classic brace seems awkward and hard to get into and out of. It is…
Descriptors: Parents, Physical Therapy, Intervention, Physical Activities
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Stratford, Brian; Au, Mei-lan – Chinese University Education Journal, 1988
Discusses the development of an activity program for physically disabled children. Notes that physical state of the children and the content of activities should be considered when designing strategies for physical development. Appropriate activities are suggested for a number of disabilities. Criteria for an exemplary program are set forth. (KO)
Descriptors: Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Adjustment, Outcomes of Education
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John, Martha Tyler – Educational Gerontology, 1981
Presents skills for teaching the elderly subculture. Three specific problem areas are explored: (1) motivational strategies; (2) suggestions for dealing with the physical problems one may encounter in the learning situation; and (3) the practical factors involved in planning for and carrying out instruction. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Educational Gerontology, Educational Planning, Instructional Materials
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Kim, Sonja de Groot – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2005
This study describes the lived experience of Kevin, a young child with physical disabilities who is placed in an inclusive classroom, a classroom where children with and without disabilities are educated together, with extra support provided for the child with disabilities. Children with disabilities who are placed in inclusive early childhood…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Inclusive Schools, Physical Disabilities, Young Children
Greaves, Edward R.; Richmond, Alan – 1982
This publication contains papers, presented at a conference about physical activities for the exceptional individual, concerning: (1) student interest/motivation; (2) swimming; (3) games; (4) wheelchairs; (5) movement education; (6) physical stress and bone growth; (7) parent involvement; (8) meningomyelocele; (9) blind athletes; (10) Project…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Cardiovascular System, Elementary Secondary Education