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Brooks, Penelope H.; McCauley, Charley – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1984
Cognitive research in mental retardation is reviewed according to research in model development (including work on the structures and processes comprising the cognitive system) and in the modifiability of cognitive processes (focusing on attempts to assess and intervene through use of examples). (CL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Mental Retardation
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Fox, Robert; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1982
A review of traditional (such as psychotherapy) and behavioral approaches (such as self-monitoring and reinforcement) to obesity treatment of mentally retarded students led to the conclusion that the behavioral orientation was more successful. Implications for initiating such programs include thorough training, voluntary participation, and parent…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Eating Habits, Mental Retardation
Rimmer, James H. – 1998
This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to provide an overview of what physical fitness is and how it relates to people with mental retardation. Questions address the following topics: the fitness movement; a definition of physical fitness; the different components of physical fitness (muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, body…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Definitions, Mental Retardation, Older Adults
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McCabe, Marita P.; Schreck, Agi – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1992
This paper evaluates the current information base on sexuality of people with intellectual disabilities, specifically in the areas of sexual knowledge, sexual experience, sexual feelings and attitudes, and sexual need. Consideration of this information is critical in developing appropriate sex education programs that can enhance the quality of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Development, Knowledge Level, Mental Retardation
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Espe-Sherwindt, Marilyn; Crable, Suzanne – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1993
This article reviews research concerning (1) myths surrounding parents with mental retardation, (2) how life experiences of adults with mental retardation impact their parenting, and (3) characteristics of early intervention programs that meet the needs of parents with mental retardation. (DB)
Descriptors: Adults, Early Intervention, Life Events, Mental Retardation
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Miller, Jon F.; Chapman, Robin S. – Theory into Practice, 1983
Computer programs designed for testing and teaching language comprehension and for evaluating language production skills through the analysis of free speech samples in mentally retarded students are described. (JMK)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Language Acquisition, Language Skills, Mental Retardation
Smith, Carl R.; Esposito, Joan; Gregg, Soleil – 2002
This monograph, one of a series on disabled youth and the juvenile justice system, discusses the crucial role of advocacy for these youth, stressing the importance of understanding the connection between disabilities and problematic behavior. It describes the multiple barriers that often hamper youth with cognitive and other disabilities from…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Compliance (Legal)
O'Brien, John – 1995
From April 11-14, 1995, the Onondaga Community Living (OCL) organization hosted a team of five visitors sponsored by Syracuse University's Center on Human Policy. OCL provides services to empower and individually support people with developmental disabilities. In investigating the organization's move toward the provision of individual supports in…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Empowerment, Group Homes
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Schalock, Robert L. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1994
The current conceptualization in the mental retardation-developmental disability field regarding quality of life, quality enhancement, and quality assurance is summarized. Implications of these issues for program planning and evaluation are discussed, with attention to management and a framework for quality assurance. (SLD)
Descriptors: Administration, Developmental Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Guides
Spragg, Paul A. – 1983
The paper addresses issues in counseling the retarded in the context of the research literature, identifies promising trends, and proposes a counseling model. Three issues are identified: the necessity for counseling to meet measurable objectives; the need for cost effectiveness; and the need for an integrated model. After proposing a definition…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cost Effectiveness, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques
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Sengstock, Wayne L.; Ruttgardt, Sieglind Ellger – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1994
The corruption of education values and the destruction of an outstanding educational system for children with mental retardation during Nazi rule in Germany necessitated a complete revamping after World War II. In its redevelopment, Germany resumed the practice of segregation and was slow to embrace social integration as adopted in other…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Trends
Rudd, Fern – 2002
A teacher and mother of a child with mental retardation examined the history and current status of the inclusion movement. A review of the historical background considers the origins of special education, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, major court cases, and requirements of the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with…
Descriptors: Accountability, Disabilities, Educational History, Educational Legislation
Reiman, John; And Others – 1992
This paper begins with an overview of the population of adolescents and young adults with deafness. More detailed information is then provided on the characteristics of lower achieving deaf persons and those with multiple disabling conditions. School-to-community transition experiences of these groups are then discussed, with special focus on the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Curriculum Development, Deafness, Education Work Relationship
Lee, Rosemary – 1980
This report examines various approaches to social education that are currently in use in Great Britain. Discussed in an overview of social education are the following topics: social education in secondary schools, social education and the Youth Service, social education for adults, training in personal interaction, the social education of mentally…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Education, Career Education, Case Studies
Frith, Greg – 1979
The monograph describes the progress that has been made in exceptional child education in Alabama during the last decade and addresses needed areas of improvement. Brief sections focus on the following items: financing special education programs, instructional programing in local education agencies, individualized education plans, diagnosis of…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Certification, Child Advocacy, Delivery Systems