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Brusca, Rita M.; And Others – Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (JASH), 1989
The relationship between stereotypy and the instructional environment of 3 children, ages 9-13, with severe mental retardation and dual sensory impairments was examined. Reductions in stereotypy were associated with staff-resident interaction and the presence of certified teaching staff; the children responded differently to various types of…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Hearing Impairments
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Winter, Travis F.; Preston, Bethany Q. – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2003
The authors examine the developmental process by which a reclaiming environment was created in an alternative program for students designated emotionally disturbed. Efforts to identify the impetus for change, specific actions, and the ongoing evolution of the program's philosophy are discussed. The current environment is examined in the following…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Educational Change, Distance Education, Nontraditional Education