The annotated bibliography presents approximately 200 citations of printed and 25 citations of audiovisual materials on nutrition and its relation to disabilities. Citations are organized alphabetically by author within the following topics: general, child care, home management, nutrition, mealtime skills and behavior, aids and devices, and…

The whole clock method of time instruction is useful for children with mild to severe developmental disabilities. It presents time telling in a sequential manner that helps students generalize about and see the continuity of time. They learn to tell hours, then each five-minute interval sequentially around the clock face. (VW)

This paper reports on the development and content validation of a set of seven assessment instruments designed to be used to estimate a student's current level of functioning in seven independent living skills areas. (Author/LMO)

This study was designed to investigate the Saturday time use patterns of parents of school-aged physically disabled children and to compare that with general population patterns. Effects of age, ability to perform daily tasks, and continence condition were postulated to be variables of child care time. Findings are discussed. (Author/MT)

Career education offers an opportunity for schools to build comprehensive programs that will help handicapped students prepare for independent living. To be successful, programs at the secondary level must include family and community involvement, hands-on activities, systematic assessment, vocational education, and early experience. (JOW)

The use of a token economy in teaching special needs students is outlined. Steps in establishing a token economy are presented and activities, such as the use of charge cards and a classroom bank, which help develop related skills are discussed. (PHR)

The article describes in detail an independent living skills inventory for handicapped persons designed to assist in the transition from a dependent living environment to a more independent environment. Emphasis is on apartment living and on what skills are necessary and what steps must be followed to move from one setting to another and to…

This study surveyed teachers at five urban secondary schools regarding attitudes toward social skills training. Although most (82 percent) supported inclusion of social skills training in school curriculum, significant differences were found in willingness to be involved when respondents were categorized according to subject area and the school in…

A pilot study examined Singaporean parents' views on the value of various curriculum skill areas for their young children with disabilities. Findings indicated that parents gave the highest priority for self-help functional life skills, followed by social relation skills, community-based functional life skills, and functional academic skills.…

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to estimate the effect of obesity on both the length of life and length of nondisabled life for older Americans. Design and Methods: Using data from the first 3 waves of the Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) survey, this article develops estimates of total, active, and disabled life…

Assisting consumers with visual impairments to achieve their optimum level of independence in the home and in the workplace should always be the goal of the rehabilitation teacher. Independence rests on the premise that each consumer is a unique, self-determining person who can and should be able to have control in shaping every area of his or her…

Developing strategies that integrate disabled children into general academic and physical education settings is essential. The goal of educators should be to identify skills that promote lifelong success for students with disabilities through an inclusive physical education environment. Low-organized games, identified as active, organized group…

The Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), while in use in the mainstream population, is not generally utilized by individuals with disabilities. Using a multiple-baseline design across settings we tested effectiveness of using a PDA to increase the independence of an adolescent with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Results indicated use of the PDA was…

Intended to help special education teachers plan individualized education programs for high school special education students, this Project CAST (Community and School Together) guide presents language arts learning objectives important to independent living. Goal statements, behavioral objectives, and specialized vocabulary are outlined for the…

The paper defines independent living skills for persons with disabilities and gives samples of a variety of curricular materials available to teach these skills. Frequently asked questions (e.g., how are independent living skills related to survival or coping skills?) and answers precede the listing of 71 commercially available curriculum…