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Eidelman, Steven, Ed.; Kaczmarek, Louise A., Ed.; Maude, Susan P., Ed. – Praeger, 2011
This eye-opening set looks at young children with special needs, their families, and the laws, policies, programs, and services designed to help them. It is scientifically known that early childhood is a time of significant brain development. That makes it especially crucial that children with special needs be recognized early so that appropriate…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Family Attitudes, Child Welfare
National Academies Press, 2011
Comprehensive research and a highly-trained workforce are essential for the improvement of health and health care both nationally and internationally. During the past 40 years the National Research Services Award (NRSA) Program has played a large role in training the workforce responsible for dramatic advances in the understanding of various…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Health Services, Labor Force Development, Program Descriptions
Gifford, James F., Jr., Ed.; And Others – 1978
In view of increased public demand since 1965 for medical curriculum re-evaluation, the Duke University School of Medicine offered the first new model of medical education responsive to social pressures for change. The new Duke curriculum included presentation by each basic science department of the core of principles and information considered…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Anatomy, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry