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Language Instruction with Severely, Profoundly, and Multi-Handicapped Students: Two Years of Data.
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Wehman, Paul; Garrett, Sharon – Mental Retardation, 1978
The article describes the implementation and results of a developmentally sequenced language program for 21 severely, profoundly, and multihandicapped students (mean CA=10 years, mean MA=20 months). (SBH)
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Language Programs, Multiple Disabilities, Program Descriptions
Tracking the Motor Behavior Development of Multihandicapped Infants
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Mira, Mary – Mental Retardation, 1977
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Infants, Intervention, Motor Development
Serving People Who Are Dually Diagnosed: A Program Evaluation.
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Galligan, Betsy – Mental Retardation, 1990
The progress of 55 clients (ages 18-71) during their first year in a program for persons who are both mentally retarded and psychiatrically impaired was described. The clients increased their level of independence and decreased their frequency of problem behaviors. Unmet needs of this population for residential alternatives and community supports…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Institutionalized Persons
Effects of Respite on Mothers of School-Age and Adult Children with Severe Disabilities.
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Botuck, Shelly; Winsberg, Bertrand G. – Mental Retardation, 1991
The immediate and short-term effects of a preplanned, 10-day overnight respite on 14 mothers of school-age and adult children with multiple disabilities were evaluated. Results indicated that, during respite, mothers experienced increased well-being and less depression, and these changes continued after respite. Mothers also exhibited changes in…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Adults, Children, Depression (Psychology)
Flying Blind on Purpose? Thoughts on the Banishment of Developmental Theories from Clinical Settings.
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Mitchell, Stephen – Mental Retardation, 1997
Raises concerns about the failure of mental health service providers to address the psycho-developmental needs of people with mental retardation, especially incarcerated individuals with severe behavior disturbances and both mental illness and mental retardation. A "flight from developmental theory" is seen in most service providers to this…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Development, Correctional Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities