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Mallik, Kalisankar, Ed.; Shaver, Elaine M., Ed. – 1980
This document contains 16 papers that were scheduled to be presented at a conference (which was canceled) on approaches and programs for helping developmentally disabled persons to be more self-sufficient. The book is divided into three sections: (1) unmasking vocational abilities, (2) enhancing functional independence, and (3) medical and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adults, Biofeedback
Accardo, Pasquale J., Ed.; Magnusen, Christy, Ed.; Capute, Arnold J., Ed. – 2000
This text examines the characteristics that define autism: impairments in communication; abnormal social development; and clinically significant odd behaviors. Specific chapters include: (1) Neural Mechanisms in Autism (Andrew W. Zimmerman and Barry Gordon); (2) Epidemiology of Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Current…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Professional Staff Congress of the City Univ. of New York, NY. – 1988
This handbook is designed to provide City University of New York faculty with practical information and suggestions to help them meet the needs of disabled students in their classrooms. An overview on teaching students with disabilities is provided, followed by discussions of specific topics including coping with mobility and hand-function…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Accessibility (for Disabled), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy
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
Turchi, Jeanette – 1994
This handbook for faculty was developed as part of the EASE (Equal Access for Students to Education and Experience) Project at Mesabi Community College in northeastern Minnesota. After an introduction stating the college's commitment to all students including those with disabilities, the guide discusses disabilities in general, and learning…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled)
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Galinat, Karen; Barcalow, Kelly; Krivda, Barbara – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
Children with autism present unique challenges related to communication, behavior, and social skills. Each child with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) exhibits individual characteristics of the disorder. Early identification of autistic spectrum disorder has been shown to improve the child's benefit from educational interventions. There may be…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Autism, School Nurses, Seizures
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
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