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Peer reviewedSeiden, Stacy B.; And Others – West's Education Law Reporter, 1988
Handicapped students with behavioral problems that include aggression, self-abuse, or severe withdrawal are sometimes subjected to aversive reinforcement techniques. This article provides a brief overview of the attendant debate and research, followed by a comprehensive review of the legal rulings related to aversive therapy for handicapped…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Discipline
Gale, Stephen B.; Harkins, Seth B. – 1987
Twelve years have elapsed since Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA), was passed by Congress. This paper accordingly reviews the far-reaching effects of EAHCA on the educational enterprise, focusing on the legal, administrative, and instructional challenges of disciplining handicapped students in a…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Diagnostic Teaching
