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Grosse, Susan J. – Exceptional Parent, 2009
Appropriate physical education is a mandated part of a child's Individual Educational Program (IEP). It is not optional, nor should parents want it to be optional. This is the time in the day for the child to develop in a variety of ways that are very important to healthy living for the rest of his or her life. The purpose of physical education is…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Individualized Education Programs, Child Development
Rappaport, Lisa – 1986
Intended for friends and families of children with disabilities, the book contains information and suggestions on play activities, toys, and games for children (0-8) with mild and moderate disabilities. Activities are sequenced from simpler to more developmentally advanced within six major categories (1) exploring the senses (hid and find,…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Disabilities, Games, Handicrafts
Lubbock Independent School District, TX. – 1981
Intended for parents, this booklet presents learning activities for very young children with special needs. Activities were developed as part of project DEBT (Developmental Education Birth through Two). Activities are grouped according to the following developmental levels: newborn, 1-3 months, 4-5 months, 6-8 months, 9-11 months, 12-14 months,…
Descriptors: Child Development, Developmental Stages, Disabilities, High Risk Persons
Murphy, Linda; Della Corte, Suzanne – Special Parent/Special Child, 1988
This issue of "Special Parent/Special Child" describes the role of occupational and physical therapy in maximizing the potential of special needs children. Physical and occupational therapy are defined and the training and functions of therapists in each area are outlined. Also discussed are the goals of therapy programs in developing gross and…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Depression (Psychology), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Santana, Altagracia A.; Bottino, Patti M. – 1998
This early intervention kit includes a Comprehensive Early Stimulation Program for Infants (CESPI) instruction manual, an early interventionist workbook, and ten parent/caregiver workbooks. The CESPI early intervention program is designed to provide therapists, teachers, other health professionals, and parents with a common-sense, practical guide…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum, Developmental Stages, Disabilities
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Div. of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services. – 1983
These activities for handicapped preschool children in the Washington, D.C. school district can be used by all parents interested in developing a structured home development program for their children. A calendar format offers daily activities ranging from brief discussions and exercises to day-long family excursions. Each month's activities cover…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Family Involvement
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg. Dept. of Special Education. – 1998
This resource list of printed materials and videos is from the Mississippi Early Education Program for Children with Multiple Disabilities, a program designed to train Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part H service coordinators and service providers to use family centered strategies. The resources cover various subjects concerning…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Child Rearing, Creative Art
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Div. of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services. – 1983
Developed by the Washington, D.C. public schools, these activities for handicapped infants and toddlers can be used by all parents interested in establishing a structured home development program for their children. A calendar format outlines daily activities ranging from 10-minute exercises to longer excursions. Each month's activities focus on…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Disabilities, Emotional Development