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Response to Intervention and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Joining Hands to Support Children's Healthy Development
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Sulkowski, Michael L.; Wingfield, Robert J.; Jones, Douglas; Coulter, W. Alan – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2011
School psychologists often are involved with the provision of services to students with chronic physical health conditions and mental health problems. However, collaborative efforts between school psychologists and the medical professionals who treat these youth often are lacking despite the benefits that may result from interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Physicians, School Psychologists, Health Conditions, Physical Health
Topic Areas to Consider when Planning Transition from High School to Postsecondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Roberts, Kelly D. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2010
For many individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attending and completing postsecondary education is a viable option. However, success in postsecondary education for these individuals may require more planning and ongoing support than students without an ASD. This article provides educators and transition support personnel with a range…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Autism, Time Management, Goal Orientation
Salvation Army Programs in Rural Areas.
Ricken, William – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1987
Describes services of the Salvation Army's network of rural local service units. Discusses relationship between local units, community agencies, and regional Service Extension Departments. Provides examples of individuals who received aid coordinated by local volunteers where formal social services were unavailable. Emphasizes Salvation Army's…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement, Community Services
Addressing Preventive Interventions in Rural Community Psychology.
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Heyman, Steven R. – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 1986
Suggests that rural cummunity psychology focus on preventive interventions instead of traditional service delivery. Discusses special nature of intervention in rural communities, types of preventive interventions, understanding/utilizing community social ecology, and training issues. Advocates greater preparation for rural psychology and greater…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Characteristics, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement
Implementation and Evaluation of a Helping Skills Intervention in Five Rural Schools.
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Mooney, Kevin C.; Eggleston, Mary – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 1986
Describes program of a southeastern Washington rural community mental health center to promote preventative interventions in five rural elementary and high schools and to improve coordination between county social service agencies and rural schools. Discusses implementation, acceptance, continuation, and evaluation of the program. (LFL)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Cooperation, Coordination, Elementary Secondary Education
Human Services for Adolescents in a Rural Community: A Systems Perspective.
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Benswanger, Ellen G.; And Others – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 1986
Describes a two-year (1983-1985) systems study of the human services provided adolescents aged 10-17 and their families in one rural Pennsylvania community. Describes teacher/student survey, human services utilization survey, case reviews, and development of community-based advocacy plan. Discusses study's impact on local human services network…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Behavior Problems, Client Characteristics (Human Services)