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Peer reviewedMink, Iris Tan – Mental Retardation, 1993
This commentary on EC 605 926 examines the issue of whether the family or the individual with developmental disabilities should be the unit receiving services and discusses the impact of disability on the family. It concludes that the best interests of the family generally coincide with the best interests of the individual with disabilities. (JDD)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Family Programs, Individualism
Peer reviewedKrauss, Marty Wyngaarden – Exceptional Children, 1990
The article discusses the conceptual and procedural mandates of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), required under Public Law 99-457, as both a bold radical step taken by the federal government and as a logical extension of current service delivery practices serving disabled children. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Family Programs
Peer reviewedBeckman, Paula J.; Bristol, Marie M. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1991
This paper identifies four key issues in the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) to provide services to young handicapped children as required by Public Law 99-457. These include sensitivity to cultural diversity, family assessment, intrusiveness, and establishing family outcomes. A typology of family outcomes which…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedWolery, Mark – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
Responding to an article (EC 618 445) describing an individualized program for young children with severe disabilities, including autism, and their families, this article notes features of the program such as its individualized nature, its emphasis on building capacity in families and early intervention providers, and its integrative practices…
Descriptors: Autism, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention
Download full textGallagher, James J., Ed.; Fullager, Patricia K., Ed. – 1992
This paper reports on a symposium of experts in child and family development and health care which met to discuss integrated systems of services. The symposium was part of the Carolina Policy Studies Program which is addressing policy implementation of Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The paper notes IDEA's…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Change Strategies, Child Development, Delivery Systems
Peer reviewedGallagher, James; Desimone, Laura – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1995
This article reviews literature on experiences with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). It identifies IEP problems (such as poorly written objectives) and positive features (such as better teacher-family relations). The article suggests that IEP/IFSP development flaws may indicate problems…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
PDF pending restorationTexas Interagency Council on Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Austin. – 1991
This Texas state plan presents proposals for provision of services to people with autism. It is noted that less than 25 percent of the estimated 8,500 persons with autism in Texas are currently receiving services. Preliminary sections look at the nature of autism, the numbers of Texans with autism, the responsibilities of the Interagency Council…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Autism, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities
