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Download full textWhitley, Elizabeth B.; Skiles, Laura Lopater – 1992
This manual presents information about major causes of developmental disabilities, discusses strategies to prevent development disabilities, and identifies relevant resources and reference material. Introductory information defines developmental disabilities and prevention (under Virginia statutes). The first section considers causes prior to and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventitious Impairments, Child Abuse, Child Neglect
Peer reviewedJackson, Shirley A. – Journal of Negro Education, 1993
Reviews the following health issues related to the opportunity to learn for poor African-American and other minority children: (1) inadequate prenatal care; (2) malnutrition; (3) childhood diseases and illnesses; (4) unsafe environments and violence; (5) teenage sexual activity, pregnancy, and AIDS; (6) substance use and abuse; and (7) mental and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Black Students, Child Health, Disadvantaged Youth
