ERIC Number: ED074680
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1973
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Primary Handicaps of Students in Programs for the Physically Handicapped.
Hinesley, J. Howard, Comp.
Reported is a survey of types of handicaps served by special programs for physically handicapped, homebound, and hospitalized children in Florida. The information represents 215 full time and hourly teachers. Types of handicaps served are listed, ranked, and number of cases given. Cerebral palsy is reported to be the most common type of handicap served by classes for physically handicapped. Accident and pregnancy are given to be the most common indicators for homebound instruction while accident and surgery are the primary types of handicap requiring hospital instruction. About half the document consists of a glossary of 87 terms used by clinical educators. Examples of terms defined include abscess, bilateral genus valgum, cancer, convulsive disorders, detached retina, enteritis, glaucoma, leukemia, sickle cell anemia, and visually handicapped. (DB)
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Authoring Institution: Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Education for Exceptional Students.
Identifiers - Location: Florida
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