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Peer reviewedHerrington, Peter; Assey, Joanna; Rouse, Lindsey; Baker, Roger – Children & Society, 2001
Reviews literature concerning effects of gastrostomy as alternative nutritional intake on children with developmental delays and their families. Finds that although gastrostomy has been shown to be effective in maintaining adequate weight and nutritional intake, the support given to the family prior to and after the operation is inadequate.…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Child Development, Children, Developmental Delays
Peer reviewedSaint-Laurent, Lise; And Others – Canadian Journal of Special Education, 1992
This article synthesizes 55 Quebec (Canada) pilot projects on mainstreaming of pupils with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, physical or sensorial handicaps, or mental handicaps, at preschool and elementary levels. It focuses on extent of integration, interventions, training and support for teachers, and evaluation methodology used.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Intervention
Download full textParr, Phyllis; And Others – 1996
In order to establish a tertiary educational sector that is able to provide equal opportunities to all students, it is vital that institutions diversify curriculum delivery and course assessment strategies. Although it may appear impractical to develop a course that takes into consideration the various learning preferences of all individuals,…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Equal Education
Parrish, Thomas B. – 1996
This monograph offers an overview of historical trends in the funding of special education programs, examines current issues, and considers directions for the future. After an introductory section, a section on historical perspectives notes trends in federal and state funding since 1975. A table shows the current funding formulas used by each…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Finance, Educational History, Educational Trends
