NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Kyzar, Kathleen B.; Turnbull, Ann P.; Summers, Jean Ann; Gomez, Viviana Aya – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2012
There has been a gradual shift from a deficit to a support model for understanding disability over the last two decades. Although more attention is focused on supports at the individual level, policy has provided for the provision of family support. Despite this policy, families' needs for support are on the rise; and research suggests that…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Family Needs, Family Programs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Herman, Sandra E. – Mental Retardation, 1994
This paper reports a survey of 1,283 Michigan families of children with severe mental impairment, multiple impairments, or autism, concerning the state's cash subsidy program. Families reported that the subsidy amount was adequate. The greatest need was for sitters and respite care, followed by life planning, speech and physical therapy, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Developmental Disabilities, Family Programs
Batson, Nancy F.; Quick, Jennifer; Bennett, Theresa – 1998
This final report discusses the activities of the Mississippi Early Education Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities, a program designed to train Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H service coordinators and service providers to use family centered strategies. Two levels of training activities were implemented. The first…
Descriptors: Children, Early Intervention, Family Involvement, Family Programs
Hollingshead, Lorie; Harris, Kristy – 1998
This training module on family centeredness is from the Mississippi Early Education Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities, a program designed to train Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H service coordinators and service providers to use family centered strategies. The first part of the module, "Trainer…
Descriptors: Children, Definitions, Early Intervention, Environmental Influences
Stremel, Kathleen – 1998
This training module on integrating communication skills into functional routines and activities is from the Mississippi Early Education Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities, a program designed to train Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H service coordinators and service providers to use family centered strategies. The…
Descriptors: Children, Communication Skills, Early Intervention, Environmental Influences