A compilation of selected papers includes the following: comprehensive diagnostic services; pediatric aspects of diagnosis; psychological evaluation of the severely retarded; use of social competency devices; diagnosis of the adult retarded; programing for the severely retarded; nursery school experiences for the trainable; a practical approach to teaching; behavior shaping with the severely retarded; development of communication skills; a speech, language, and hearing program; arts and crafts with preschool children; music activities; activity programs; recreation; and educational evaluation. Also discussed are these topics: medical considerations; the role of the nurse; public health services; pastoral care; boarding home provisions; social services in residential care facilities; a volunteer program in a residential facility; transportation facilities; developing community services; planning local services and programs; programing and the public schools; the needs of the retarded program planning, and satellite programs in rural areas; a project in Wisconsin; and diagnosis and followup in non-metropolitan areas. (RJ)