Three groups of visually impaired children--10 with rubella, 7 with retrolental fibroplasia (RLF), and 9 with blindness other than rubella or RLF--were observed for stereotypic behaviors. Ss were observed in four different environmental settings: classroom/instruction; mealtime activity/breakfast, lunch, or supper; physical education/movement…

Presented are the proceedings of a conference on Understanding the Needs of Deaf-Blind Children in Isolated Areas, sponsored by the Southwest Region Deaf-Blind Center, April 29-May 1, 1976 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Talks include "Psychological Assessment" (C. Groves), "Visual Assessment and Training of the Deaf-Blind Child" (R. Funderburg), "Auditory…

The bibliography lists approximately 550 print materials and 26 film and video tapes relevant to the education of deaf blind children and adults. It is explained that materials listed include books, pamphlets, articles and unpublished papers available from the Research Library of Perkins School for the Blind. Materials are listed for the following…

The annotated bibliography of literature on the deaf-blind covers both a wide variety of sources and a lengthy period of time. Entries are listed by category: selected books; articles from American Annals of the Deaf, 1848-1970; articles from New Beacon, 1922-1970; articles from New Outlook for the Blind, 1907-1970; articles from Volta Review,…

The selected bibliography on the multiply handicapped contains an explanation of indexing and approximately 100 abstracts to be drawn from the computer file of abstracts representing the Council for Exceptional Children Information Center's complete holdings as of August, 1972. Abstracts are said to be chosen using the criteria of availability of…

A statewide survey of the extent of visual impairment in the population served by regional centers revealed more than 3,700 of the 63,000 center clients have a serious visual impairment. Many visually impaired developmentally disabled Ss also have hearing impairments, additional medical problems, or behavior problems. (CL)

The study analyzed change in attitudes of elementary students and teachers following the integration of multiply disabled students. An attempt was made to explore shifts in attitude toward such students through a standardized questionnaire and videotaped segments of actual students with multiple disabilities. Results indicated no specific changes…

Effects of three proximity arrangements on socially oriented responses of three dyads of severely multiply handicapped students were compared. Results indicated that social responses increased as function of closer proximity. Social responses were observed more often at one foot than at five feet for all Ss, and more often at five feet than at ten…

An observational study is reported in which social interactions and on-task behavior were investigated in a mainstreaming program for 20 severely multihandicapped children. It was concluded that severely multihandicapped students in this program experienced many interactions with nonhandicapped children and that their educational activities were…

A review of the literature concluded that (1) hearing impairment and any additional handicapping condition constitutes a multihandicap; (2) one-third of all hearing-impaired students are estimated to be multihandicapped; (3) appropriate school programs are lacking; (4) there is a scarcity of teacher training programs in this area; and (5) training…

The article reports preliminary prevalence data of pervasive developmental disorders (including autism) in developmental disorders, and makes suggestions for diagnosis and treatment of pervasive developmental disorders in this group. (Author/CL)

A psychotherapist reviews literature on emotional problems requiring psychotherapy in learning disabled children and discusses issues involved in providing psychotherapy and remediation concurrently. Among issues covered in case studies are the individual's frequent denial of the need for treatment as well as resistance to treatment. (CL)

The paper presents data suggesting that differential reinforcement procedures can be used to control multiple maladaptive behaviors of severely multihandicapped persons in group situations. Modifications of traditional differential reinforcement scheduling and interval calulations, are introduced. (Author/CL)

Three studies were undertaken to examine ways in which profoundly disabled infants and children interact with the environment. Findings suggested that the Ss were active responders and processors of environmental stimuli and that automated equipment under their control was highly motivating for them. (CL)

A teacher of children with multiple disabilities reviews an adaptation of the "Conflict Cycle" designed to help children understand their conflicts through concrete manipulation of cards involving visual, auditory, and tactile modalities. (CL)