Three retarded epileptic individuals (17 to 22 years old) with a variety of seizure disorders were provided with 8 to 12 Hz occipital EEG biofeedback training. While seizures were not totally eliminated in any of the Ss, the results of the study indicated that all Ss exhibited decreases in some aspect of their seizure activity. (Author)

The Paget-Gorman Sign System, a signed English approach shown to be effective with deaf or hard of hearing children, has been helpful in developing phrase structure in hearing impaired mentally retarded students. (CL)

The article outlines the duties and responsibilities of a peripatologist who was a member of the training staff at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Inc. (NY). (Author)

The author recounts her experiences in serving as a resource person setting up a mainstreamed program for a seventh-grade girl with multiple disabilities. The need for inservice training so that all personnel involved are aware of the circumstances of the disabled student is stressed. (PHR)

Paraprofessionals are being employed to support special and regular educators in mainstreaming multihandicapped students. (Author/SBH)

The authors discuss the incidence of impairments diagnosed among children with congenital rubella syndrome. Approximately 73 percent are hearing impaired, at least 35 percent have congenital heart disorders, and 33 percent have visual defects. (Author)

After learning the skills required for independent personal care, the students progressed to home management skills and ultimately to the skills necessary to function effectively as an employee in a sheltered workshop or other work center. (Author)

The mother of a multiply handicapped child relates how her attitude and approach to life changed from being passive to that of being assertive in obtaining services for her daughter. Initial reactions upon hearing of her child's handicaps are recounted, and steps to take in dealing with professionals are considered. (SBH)

Twenty-seven multiply handicapped cerebral palsied preschool children were administered the Preschool Attainment Record, The Vineland Maturity Scale, and the Gesell Developmental Schedules in order to assess concurrent validity on the first measure. Significant correlations were obtained among the three measures. (Author/JKS)

Small-set segmental identification experiments were conducted with three deaf-blind subjects who were highly experienced users of the Tadoma method. Systematic variations in the positioning of the hand on the speaker's face for Tadoma produced systematic effects on percent-correct scores, information transfer, and perception of individual…

A two-year project at the University of Manchester (England) is investigating the leisure opportunities available to people who are profoundly retarded and multiply impaired. The project is conducting an international literature review, identifying models of good practice within the European community, and disseminating information through reports…

Children with mental retardation and multiple handicaps can effectively participate in play activities and games, but the experience must be structured for them. Techniques for organizing play activities involving handicapped and nonhandicapped children are offered. Examples of singles play, rotation play, and associative play are described. (JDD)

Factors affecting the development of a taxonomy of psychopathology for children with mental retardation are considered, along with the following diagnostic areas to address: stereotypic behavior and self-injury, autism, organic brain syndromes, and pervasive developmental disorders. Using data from multivariate studies and findings related to…

Background: Information on the duration, frequency and content of leisure activities for persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) in residential facilities during weekends was not available. Method: The project was carried out in 2003 and included seven facilities. Interviews were held with direct support professionals…