Having a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) poses a range of challenges to families, many of which can be addressed through appropriate intervention. A study of parental (n = 95) and professional (n = 67) experiences was carried out in relation to two settings: (a) schools that provided intensive interventions based on the science…

Students with disabilities are included in the nearly two million students who attend school online (Queen & Lewis, 2011). Like many families, parents of children with disabilities are increasingly considering online schools as an option for their child's education. Online schools may be more attractive to parents of students with disabilities…

This manual was designed primarily for use by individuals with developmental disabilities and related conditions. It is hoped that it is also useful for families, as well as service coordinators and providers who directly assist families and individuals with developmental disabilities. The focus of this manual is to provide easy-to-read…

The purpose of this technical assistance paper is to provide a description of the procedures used to determine school grades for the 2014 school year. Florida's current school accountability system originated with state legislation passed in 1999 (the "A+ Plan") and has been revised periodically to reflect increased standards and…

Our study aimed at comparing, over a period of 3 years, the effectiveness of three different educational approaches addressed to children with autism and severe mental retardation. The first one was a treatment and education of autistic and related communication handicapped children (TEACCH) program implemented in a residential center; the second…

Thirteen papers (1972-1980) on the Portage Project, a home based early intervention program for preschool handicapped children, are presented. The following titles and authors are represented: "The Portage Project: A Model for Early Childhood Education" (M. Shearer, D. Shearer); "A Comparison of Paraprofessional and Professional…

Preliminary data indicates that parents involved in home-based relationship-focused intervention for infants with developmental delay showed greater responsiveness to the infant, participated in more frequent reciprocal activities, showed more organized involvement with the child, and tended to note positive changes in the infant's responsiveness…

A home based infant stimulation program for handicapped preschoolers in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, has been successful and cost effective. Home teachers help parents implement a precise, individualized curriculum. Physical and speech therapists are available as well. Other program emphases include providing emotional support to parents and…

Written as a guide as administrators in Washington state considering a home based preschool for handicapped children, the manual provides information on program planning and development. An initial section reviews the prototype model that served handicapped children 3 to 8 years old in a rural area. Also addressed in separate chapters are the…

Suggestions are given for parents who are interested in tutoring their handicapped children at home. Parents are cautioned not to jeopardize their relationship with their child nor to deprive the child or siblings of social opportunities. (CL)

Discusses critical factors complicating efforts to assure quality of in-home care for people with chronic disabilities: client and provider characteristics, fiscal restraints, inadequate regulation, lack of quality assurance methods, and lack of coherent social policy for long-term care. Identifies three areas of policy to be addressed if efforts…

The combination of televised home instruction and traditional print media was more effective in facilitating parental training strategies with handicapped preschoolers than either method alone. (Author/CL)

A parent outreach program in Ontario uses parents of handicapped children as paraprofessionals. Parents were given 10-day training on such subjects as behavioral goals and objectives, task analysis, student evaluation and record keeping, and liaison between home and school. (CL)

The article describes a Netherlands model for support and assistance to families of handicapped children. "Practical Help at Home" is an outgrowth of the Parents' Initiative Movement and relies on volunteers to provide a range of services including respite and training. (CL)