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Farber, Bernard – 1968
Concerned with mental retardation as a social product, the following topics are discussed: mental retardation as a social phenomenon, the concept of the retarded as surplus population, labeling and incompetence in relation to life chances, mental retardation as deviance and as incompetence, and findings on the prevalence of retardation in the…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Community Attitudes, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Programs
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Download full textThornberry, Catherine; Olson, Karin – Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 2005
The abuse of people with developmental disabilities has a long and horrific history, which extends from prehistoric to current times. Only in the past 20 or 30 years has society recognized that this abuse is a serious social problem and, with this recognition, research has been carried out on the topic. The limited research that has been done…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Developmental Disabilities, Safety, Institutionalized Persons
Tennessee State Dept. of Mental Health, Nashville. – 1967
The work of eight task force committees on mental retardation is considered in this report. Major findings and recommendations are summarized concerning the nature of mental retardation; present services for the mentally retarded; the role of volunteer organizations; prevention; case finding, diagnosis, and evaluation; public awareness; special…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Committees, Community Organizations, Community Services
Minnesota State Planning Agency, St. Paul. – 1982
This two-volume compilation of 21 papers discusses issues stemming from the Welsch versus Likins suit (1974). The suit led to the 1980 Welsch-Noot consent decree requiring the State of Minnesota to reduce the overall population of mentally retarded persons residing in state institutions by nearly one-third over 6 years. The 11 papers in Volume I…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Behavior Problems, Community Programs
District of Columbia Dept. of Human Resources, Washington, DC. – 1969
Reports concerning mental retardation in Washington, D.C. include the following: an introduction and assessment of the problem; programs and resources available and being planned; recommendations of the mental retardation committee; commentary on prevention and related services; suggested roles and functions of four anticipated mental retardation…
Descriptors: Administration, Clinical Diagnosis, Community Services, Day Care
Martens, Elise H. – Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1950
Mentally retarded children, as here defined, are those who because of poor intellectual endowment are unable to cope, with the standard requirements of regular grades. They are in particular need of special educational services planned for intellectually subnormal children. These include approximately 2 percent of the school population. Some…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Vocational Schools, Guidance, Mental Retardation
Vanston, A. Rorke; And Others – 1965
Elements of architectural planning of new physical facilities for the mentally retarded detailed include programing and writing the project program. Design concepts are considered, and the following are specified: types of physical facilities with sample floor plans; elements of physical facilities, such as staff offices, activity areas, living…
Descriptors: Ancillary Services, Architectural Programing, Clinical Diagnosis, Construction Costs
Prouty, Robert, Ed.; Lakin, K. Charlie, Ed. – 1996
This report from the ongoing National Residential Information Systems Project on Residential Services provides statistics on persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities (MR/DD) receiving residential services in the U.S. for the year ending June 30,1995, as well as comparative statistics from earlier years. The report…
Descriptors: Adult Foster Care, Adults, Children, Community Programs
Joiner, Lee M. – 1974
An adult basic education (ABE) program for mentally retarded young adults between the ages of 14 and 26 years, Project Evolve can provide education agencies for educationally handicapped children with detailed information concerning an innovative program. The manual format was developed through interviews with professional educators concerning the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Administrator Guides, Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills
Chess, Stella – 1969
The role of child psychiatry is discussed, and the child is described as a developing organism. Genetic factors in behavior are considered as are the presenting problems. Methods treated involve taking the history, conducting the diagnostic interview, using special diagnostic procedures, and applying diagnostic classification. Problem areas dealt…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Classification
Anderson, D. J.; And Others – 1987
Detailed information is provided about the characteristics, needs, and service arrangements of 370 elderly persons with mental retardation living in 235 residential facilities operated or licensed by state developmental disabilities agencies. Representative national samples of foster care homes, small group homes, large private facilities, and…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Child Caregivers, Day Programs, Delivery Systems
Carlock, Jeanne M. – 1989
This vocational needs course is specific to the needs of disabled students, with teaching units focusing on all areas of independent living. Introductory information includes the following: curriculum implementation, course description, classroom requirements, staff training, field testing, competency records, handicaps and people with…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Behavioral Objectives, Clothing, Curriculum Guides
MEYEN, EDWARD L., ED. – 1967
DESIGNED AS A SUPPLEMENTARY TEXT FOR BASIC COURSES ON MENTAL RETARDATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, AND SOCIAL WORK, THIS COLLECTION OF 35 READINGS PRESENTS BACKGROUND ON THE MAJOR SERVICE AREAS WHICH ARE NECESSARY IN PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR MENTALLY RETARDED CITIZENS. THE READINGS ARE DIVIDED INTO FIVE…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Children, Clinics
Higginsville State School and Hospital, MO. – 1974
Project EVOLVE is the last phase of a three-phase special Adult Basic Education (ABE) project, which provided cottage-homeliving and off-campus living experiences for approximately 60 students aged 16-26 who had the relatively greatest potential to succeed in the community. Project EVOLVE refined and disseminated materials and methods for use with…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Behavior Change
BENSBERG, GERALD J. – 1965
WRITTEN FOR ATTENDANTS, VOLUNTEERS, PROFESSIONAL PEOPLE, AND PARENTS, THIS MANUAL PRESENTS PRINCIPLES AND METHODS FOR TEACHING THE MENTALLY RETARDED TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE. THE FIRST SECTION PROVIDES GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NORMAL CHILDREN AND CONTRASTS THESE WITH SOME OF THE NEEDS OF THE RETARDED.…
Descriptors: Attendants, Behavior Change, Child Development, Children
