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Direct linkLarner, Andrew J. – Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2007
This paper presents a review of all patients with Down syndrome seen over a 5-year period by one consultant neurologist in general outpatient and specialist cognitive function clinics. It revealed only 7 cases in greater than 4500 general referrals (= 0.2%), all referred with suspected seizure disorders. The diagnosis of epilepsy was confirmed in…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Seizures, Down Syndrome, Neurology
Download full textFlorida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Bureau of Education for Exceptional Students. – 1982
One of a series designed to help Florida school districts provide special programs for exceptional children, the training packet is intended to be used in a 2-day training session for school bus drivers who transport handicapped students. The manual includes a brief introduction to five disability areas (physical impairments, visual impairments,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Emotional Disturbances, Hearing Impairments, Legal Problems
Neuwirth, Sharyn – 1997
This booklet provides an overview of autism and discusses strategies for living and working with children with autism. The first section of the guide, "Understanding the Problem," addresses the characteristics of autism, including social symptoms, language difficulties, repetitive behaviors and obsessions, sensory symptoms, and unusual…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Autism, Behavior Modification
Helander, E.; And Others – 1989
This manual, developed for use in community-based rehabilitation programs in developing countries, describes how rehabilitation can be carried out at home and in the community. The manual consists of 4 guides and 30 training packages. The guide for local supervisors and the guide for the community rehabilitation committee explain how each can work…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Communication Disorders, Community Involvement, Community Role
Bills, Wendy; Johnston, Lance W.; Wilhelm, Robert; Graham, Leslie – 1998
This guide provides information on Batten Disease to assist in planning a quality educational program for the student with the disease. Because Batten Disease, or neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, causes the death of brain cells, students with the disease are described as suffering from mental impairment, worsening seizures, and progressive loss of…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Classroom Techniques, Communication Disorders, Educational Legislation
McLaughlin, Phillip J., Ed.; Wehman, Paul, Ed. – 1996
This book presents 19 chapters on life span perspectives and service issues for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The book presents best practices and provides a view of the range of services necessary to work with people who have those disabilities. It is intended to provide a core reference for providers in the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Autism, Behavior Disorders, Case Studies
