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| Mental Retardation | 1 |
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| Edgar, Eugene B. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedEdgar, Eugene B.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1988
A training program taught 120 teenage sitters child care skills identified as important by parents (N=250) of children with disabilities. Training included first aid and 15 hours of instruction emphasizing communication, responsive play, simple behavior management, handling of emergencies, and interviews with parents. The program also linked…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Caregivers, Disabilities, Program Descriptions
