The annotated bibliography on multiply handicapped children and adults contains approximately 90 abstracts and associated indexing information for documents, published from 1962 through 1972, which have been selected from the computer file of the Information Center of the Council for Exceptional Children. It is explained that the abstracts were…

The bibliography contains 52 references selected from Exceptional Child Education Abstracts concerning various types of multiply handicapped children. One in a series of over 50 similar selected listings relating to the education of handicapped or gifted children, the bibliography cites research reports, conference papers, journal articles, texts,…

The directory lists 30 programs for deaf-blind children and youth, the 10 regional offices of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults, and five programs for training teachers of the deaf-blind. Provided for each program is address, director's name, and phone number. (DB)

The paper discusses general considerations for selecting recreation/leisure skill targets for deaf/blind severely disabled individuals along with specific leisure task/materials adaptations. A pilot study is also presented illustrating such considerations and adaptations in teaching deaf/blind young adults to operate a tape player. (Author)

A 10-year followup of 49 deaf-blind children provided indirect comparisons of classifications of mental retardation, hearing loss, visual loss, and major communication mode. Results suggested problems with the methodology and indicated the need for new instruments to analyze current functioning as it relates to past evaluation data. (CL)

Future vocational and residential placements of 17 deaf-blind children predicted by their mothers were compared to placements predicted by a state coordinator of deaf-blind services. Most mothers agreed with the coordinator regarding the level of future independence in residential placement, but were more likely to offer a negative prediction for…

Discussed are the 10 comprehensive regional centers for deaf-blind children, provided for by federal legislation and intended to provide diagnostic, educational, and consultative services, in addition to carrying out research, training, and dissemination activities. (KW)

The association of hearing loss and retinitis pigmentosa has been generally recognized as the genetic disorder of Usher's syndrome. The article reviews findings of this syndrome and suggests strategies for dealing with the clinical and psychological problems displayed by Usher's syndrome patients. (Author/SW)

Operant conditioning techniques were used to teach a visually impaired deaf girl (six years old) to emit eye contact within a classroom for deaf-blind children. (Author/CL)

The study presents findings of a 1981-82 study concerning the size, characteristics, and needs of the deaf-blind population in the United States. Twelve study recommendations (e.g., educational support for this population should be extended to 25 years of age) are listed and implications for Canadian services are suggested. (Author/DB)

This directory lists programs for deaf-blind children and youth, regional offices of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults, and programs for training teachers of deaf-blind students. Programs are listed alphabetically by state, with contact information provided. (DB)

This annotated bibliography lists 170 articles, books, and other professional publications related to blindness, visual impairment, and deaf-blindness. The bibliography's scope does not include medical literature or popular magazines. The entries are arranged alphabetically by author, and an analytical subject index is also supplied. (JDD)

The National Child Count of Children and Youth who are Deaf-Blind is the first and longest running registry and knowledge base of children who are deaf-blind in the world. It represents a 25-plus year collaborative effort between the National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB), its predecessors and each state deaf-blind project throughout the…