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Peer reviewedvan Berckelaer-Onnes, I. A.; van Loon, J.; Peelen, A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2002
This article discusses the role in the Netherlands of independent regional advisory teams made up of professionals who have experience with individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors. One team's methods are illustrated by describing the case of a completely isolated 24-year-old man who, after a 7-year intervention, was able to fulfill a long…
Descriptors: Adults, Advisory Committees, Aggression, Autism
Download full textO'Brien, John; O'Brien, Connie Lyle – 2000
To illustrate the principles and conflicts inherent in ensuring the self-determination of individuals with disabilities, this paper discusses the challenges faced by the parents of Shari, an adult with developmental disabilities. Throughout Sheri's 30 years, her parents have sought to create the kind of supports and opportunities that will put…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Change Strategies, Delivery Systems
PDF pending restorationBogdan, Robert – 1986
The case study describes a family residential service for three people with profound and multiple disabilities in Burlington, Vermont. The disabled individuals live with a couple and their two children who are also provided support services in the form of weekend relief and helpers for the late afternoon and evening period. The house is owned by a…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Community Programs, Family Environment
O'Brien, John – 1998
This paper reports on a focus group discussion held in June, 1998, in Killington, Vermont, about a 3-year project in Vermont to encourage the self-determination of people with developmental disabilities. The project has involved training of four project teams, each composed of a person with a developmental disability, a family member, and a person…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Change Strategies, Children
Hohmann, Mary – 1997
Recognizing that active learning is suited not just to children but to adults as well, this study guide is designed to support adults engaged in learning the High/Scope approach to preschool education, in a college course, on their own, or in staff development programs. Each study guide chapter consists of a variety of interactive exercises to…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Adults, Case Studies, Curriculum
Imel, Susan; Zengler, Cynthia J. – 1999
To understand more fully what factors lead to successful collaboration at the local level, case studies of five Common Good local linkage teams were conducted. Since 1990, 47 teams have been formed under the auspices of Common Good, a statewide project to facilitate development of local interagency linkage teams throughout Ohio. Local teams…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adults, Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons
