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Wolery, Mark – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1989
The article defines the term, "transition," discusses the types of transitions that occur during early childhood special education, explores the rationale for studying and planning such transitions, and identifies transition issues and procedures. Tables offer data on critical events in rearing a handicapped family member, commercially available…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Definitions, Disabilities, Parent School Relationship
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Zigmond, Naomi – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1990
This paper reviews service delivery models used with learning-disabled adolescents and proposes two alternative models of services. Components of an effective program include intensive basic skills instruction, explicit instruction in coping skills, successful completion of classes required for graduation, and planning for postgraduation life. (PB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Basic Skills, Coping, Curriculum
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Mira, Mary P.; Tyler, Janet Siantz – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1991
This paper uses a case study of a 16-year-old girl with traumatic brain injury (TBI) to present information on the demographics of head injury, neuropathology, recovery patterns, acute rehabilitation, educationally significant effects, behavioral sequelae, the school as a vehicle for rehabilitation, a transition model, school reentry, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Head Injuries, High School Students