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Seymour, Frederick W.; France, Karyn G. – Exceptional Child, 1984
Ten women volunteers were trained as teachers of child management skills to parents of behavior-disordered preschoolers. Evaluation of the project's outcomes using a consumer satisfaction survey, parent ratings on a problem behavior checklist, and staff ratings of goal attainment, showed major changes in child behavior maintained at three-month…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Child Rearing, Home Programs
Love, Joan M.; Van Biervliet, Alan – Exceptional Child, 1984
The study examined the effectiveness of a procedure for teaching parents of four mildly retarded children (8-10 years old) to be home reading tutors and generalization of the skills to school. Substantial increases in targeted tutor behaviors and corresponding improvements in child reading behaviors were observed. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Generalization, Home Programs, Mild Mental Retardation
Rodger, Sylvia – Exceptional Child, 1986
Literature dealing with parent involvement in home-based therapeutic programs for young developmentally disabled children is reviewed. Although research suggests such home based programs can be effective, professionals should carefully consider their expectations of parents as therapists, since they must also play the role of parents and primary…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Family Environment, Home Programs, Intervention