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Rattaz, Cécile; Ledesert, Bernard; Masson, Olivier; Ouss, Lisa; Ropers, Géraldine; Baghdadli, Amaria – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2014
This study focused on parents' satisfaction with the special education and care services proposed to their child with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Data were collected in three regions of France, using a questionnaire designed for the purpose of this study. Among the 530 families contacted, 212 filled in the questionnaire (response rate =…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Satisfaction, Special Education, Children
O'Brien, John – 1999
This brief paper uses the concept of "great questions" to address issues in person-centered planning for individuals with disabilities. "Great questions" are defined as questions that refuse to be answered and so lead to deeper thinking and deeper connections. The concept of portraiture is used to examine the ethical question…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Counselor Role, Disabilities
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Risley, Todd R. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
Reacting to an article describing the Individualized Support Project Program (EC 618 445) for young children with autism and their families, this article notes that the program's primary purpose is family preservation through restoring family efficacy, solving child behavior problems, and establishing child communication. The program is seen as…
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Demonstration Programs
Stremel, Kathleen; Wilson, Rebecca M. – DB-LINK, 1995
This document consists of three separately published fact sheets (for parents and teachers of children who are deaf-blind) combined here because of the close relationship of their subject matter: (1) "Communication Interactions: It Takes Two," by Kathleen Stremel; (2) "Expressive Communication: How Children Send Their Messages to You," by Kathleen…
Descriptors: Children, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Deaf Blind
Stremel, Kathleen – 1996
This document consists of three separately published fact sheets combined here because of the close relationship of their subject matter. The first fact sheet, "Communication Interactions: It Takes Two" (Kathleen Stremel), defines communication; suggests ways to find opportunities for interactive communication; offers specific suggestions for…
Descriptors: Children, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Deaf Blind
Stremel, Kathleen; Wilson, Rebecca M. – 1998
This document consists of three separately published fact sheets combined here because of the close relationship of their subject matter. The first fact sheet, "Communication Interactions: It Takes Two" (Kathleen Stremel), defines communication; suggests ways to find opportunities for interactive communication; offers specific suggestions for…
Descriptors: Children, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Deaf Blind
Hunt, Pam; And Others – 1990
Research on communication instruction for students with severe intellectual disabilities is reviewed, focusing on the pragmatic elements involved in accomplishing a successful communicative exchange. A federally funded project, called the "Conversation and Social Competence Research Project," is then described. The project sought to…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement
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Galinat, Karen; Barcalow, Kelly; Krivda, Barbara – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
Children with autism present unique challenges related to communication, behavior, and social skills. Each child with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibits individual characteristics of the disorder. Early identification of autistic spectrum disorder has been shown to improve the child's benefit from educational interventions. There may be…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Autism, School Nurses, Seizures
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Van Bourgondien, Mary E.; Reichle, Nancy C.; Schopler, Eric – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2003
A study evaluated the effectiveness of a residential program, based on the TEACCH model, in improving the program quality and adaptation of 32 adolescents and adults with autism and severe disabilities. Participants experienced an increase in structure and individualized programming in several areas, and the families were significantly more…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adolescents, Adult Education, Adults