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Stern, Francine Martin; Gorga, Delia – Infants and Young Children, 1988
Use of neurodevelopmental treatment, also known as the Bobath method, is discussed, including its history, philosophy, goals, and treatment emphasis with infants and children with movement disorders. Examples of children before and after therapeutic intervention illustrate use of the technique, and controversies in measuring therapy efficacy are…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Intervention, Motor Development, Movement Education
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Bundy, Anita C. – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 1995
An assessment and intervention process for use by occupational and physical therapists working in schools is described. The process addresses discrepancies between performance and expectations, establishment of goals and objectives, determination of needed services, determination of service delivery setting, and provision of efficient and…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Dupont, Blanche Burt; Schulmann, Diana – 1987
This study sought to investigate effects of a dance program on bilateral toe-standing balance and single-point static balance skills of a group of children with Down Syndrome. Thirteen experimental and 10 control group students between the ages of 3 and 13 years were assessed on toe-standing balance and single-point standing balance on the right…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dance Therapy, Downs Syndrome, Elementary Education
Boros, Alexander, Ed. – Alcohol Health & Research World, 1989
The articles in this special issue explore the connections between the dual disabilities of alcohol abuse and physical impairment, and reflect progress made in exploring the causes and treatments of alcohol abuse among the physically impaired. Selected articles include: "Results of a Model Intervention Program for Physically Impaired…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Blindness, College Students
Delaware State Dept. of Public Instruction, Dover. Exceptional Children/Special Programs Div. – 1990
These guidelines are intended to direct the provision of quality occupational therapy services in educational environments in Delaware. The first section presents a discussion of definitions concerned with: (1) free appropriate public education; (2) related services; (3) occupational therapy services; (4) physical therapy services; and (5)…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Definitions, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Corbett, Sandra L.; Ross-Thomson, Betty – 1996
This resource and planning guide provides a framework for practitioners to create an effective educational program for students with traumatic brain injuries. Chapters 1 and 2 provide an overview of brain injuries including information on brain physiology, types of brain injuries, and differences by age. Chapter 3 discusses returning to school,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Disability Identification, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education