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Johnston, Susan S.; Reichle, Joe; Feeley, Kathleen M.; Jones, Emily A. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2012
With more children and young adults with severe disabilities in today's general education classrooms, SLPs and other professionals must be ready to support their students' communication skills with effective AAC. They'll get the proven strategies they need with this intervention guide from top AAC experts, ideal for use as an in-service…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Intervention, Quality of Life, Disabilities
Pindzola, Rebekah H. – Journal of Childhood Communication Disorders, 1986
An annotated bibliography cites 33 instruments for stuttering appraisal. All tools are readily available and in frequent use. Each citation includes the author's name, title of instrument, where it may be obtained, and approximate price. A descriptive summary of each instrument is given along with suggested uses. (CB)
Descriptors: Adults, Annotated Bibliographies, Children, Disability Identification
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Heriza, Carolyn B.; Sweeney, Jane K. – Infants and Young Children, 1995
This article, the second of a three-part series, outlines neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy approaches to movement dysfunction in children. The multiple roles of the pediatric physical therapist in teaching, consulting, managing, referring, and conducting clinical research are discussed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Children, Motor Development, Movement Education, Physical Disabilities
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Berry, Judy O. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1987
Discussion of the impact of a severely communication disabled child on the family focuses on ways professionals can involve parents in their child's use of augmentative and alternative communication devices. Specific strategies presented include providing information, using a systems approach, creating support networks, and advocating teamwork.…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Children, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders
Odom, Samuel L., Ed.; Horner, Robert H., Ed.; Snell, Martha E., Ed.; Blacher, Jan, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Public Policy, Research Methodology, Race
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Fabry, Bernie D.; Reitz, Andrew L.; Luster, W. Clark – Education and Treatment of Children, 2002
This paper describes a data-based case study of a linked array of community-based treatment services for troublesome, dual-diagnosed children and adolescents. Factors in the program's successes are described, followed by long-term data supporting treatment effectiveness. Results support applied research at this level and present a simple…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Children
Paul, Rhea, Ed. – Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2006
The last 25 years have witnessed an explosion of research at the intersection of typical language development and child language disorders. A pioneer in bringing these fields of study together is Robin S. Chapman, Emerita, University of Wisconsin. This contributed volume honors her with chapters written by former students and colleagues, who track…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evidence, Comprehension, Language Impairments