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Direct linkMoffett, Kimberly R.; Dunn, Amy; Conn, Patricia – Exceptional Parent, 2006
The number of children diagnosed with autism is rapidly increasing. While autism is not a new disability, many families are still embarking on unforeseen journeys with their children. The autism spectrum has broadened, and with increased awareness in recent years, it is undetermined which aspect has the greatest impact on the increasing numbers.…
Descriptors: Autism, Therapy, Parent Child Relationship, Communication Skills
Hamburg, David A. – 1989
This document presents a personal statement concerning the recommendations in "Turning Points," a 1989 publication of the Carnegie Corporation's Task Force on Education of Young Adolescents. This document suggests how the reformulation of middle grade schools along the lines recommended in "Turning Points" can improve the life chances of young…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Daily Living Skills, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedDodds, Allan G. – British Journal of Visual Impairment, 1989
The article questions the loss model used to explain a lack of motivation in visually impaired clients. An alternative model proposes that self-efficacy is the primary factor in adjustment, suggesting that early skill-oriented intervention can prevent loss of competence and foster a sense of personal control essential for successful…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adventitious Impairments, Daily Living Skills, Intervention
Hamre-Nietupski, Susan; And Others – Journal of the Association for the Severely Handicapped (JASH), 1982
Six common barriers to the establishment of a community based educational model for moderately and severely handicapped students are identified, and solutions are recommended. The barriers are (1) limited staff, (2) transportation, (3) scheduling, (4) cost, (5) negative reaction to curriculum emphasis change, and (6) applicability to multiply…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Experiential Learning, Intervention, Multiple Disabilities
Peer reviewedCantrell, Robert P.; Cantrell, Mary Lynn – Preventing School Failure, 1995
Critical themes and specific alternatives for helping adolescents with disabilities to avoid severely limiting their life choices are discussed. The themes concern relating learning experiences to the youth's life, providing experiences that allow and prepare youth for adulthood, and adult caring and advocacy for youth. Interventions supporting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Caregiver Child Relationship, Child Advocacy, Daily Living Skills
Download full textMiller, Kathleen S., Ed.; And Others – 1981
Selected papers from the 1980 World Congress of Rehabilitation International Meeting on the participation of disabled people are presented. The papers address the rights of the disabled, the organization and functions of consumer groups, the impact of consumer involvement on rehabilitation and related services, social implications of the consumer…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Activism, Advocacy
