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Peer reviewedFriedman, Stanford B. – Journal of School Psychology, 1971
This paper discusses the potential contribution physicians can make in a multidisciplinary team," including some changes taking place in the field of pediatrics in the management of school problems. Two medical problems, minimal brain damage and malnutrition, are specifically discussed as they relate to learning disabilities. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Learning Disabilities, Medical Services, Minimal Brain Dysfunction
Brannigan, Gary G.; Young, Robert G. – Academic Therapy, 1978
The case study of a 13-year-old boy with minimal brain dysfunction illustrates the use of a social skills training program which concentrated on rebuilding a damaged self image by identifying maladaptive behaviors and providing alternatives. (CL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities
Schleifer, Maxwell J., Ed. – Exceptional Parent, 1977
A 14-year-old minimally brain injured boy and his parents present their views regarding the boy's problems at an overnight summer camp for regular children. (SBH)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Case Studies, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedHilsheimer, George von – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1973
The term minimal brain damage is evaluated in the light of several experiments on about 200 adolescents: no treatment in a democratic children's community; the effect of psychic energizers; electrosleep; biofeedback training for alpha wave desynchronization; deconditioning of phobias; and nutritional/medical treatment. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Classification, Drug Therapy, Educational Diagnosis
Peer reviewedColella, Henry V. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1973
Descriptors: Adolescents, Career Counseling, Educational Programs, Emotional Disturbances
Download full textElkins, J., Ed. – 1973
Presented are nine papers given at a 1973 seminar at the University of Queensland in Australia on the identification and treatment of children with learning disabilities. Noted are recommendations of the Senate Standing Committees on Handicapped Persons and Teaching Education which would require increased numbers of trained teachers and other…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Conference Reports, Diagnostic Teaching
GOLUB, RISA S.; GORDON, SOL – 1966
DESIGNED FOR PARENTS AND SPECIALISTS PLANNING THERAPEUTICALLY ORIENTED RECREATIONAL AND SOCIALIZATION PROGRAMS FOR BRAIN INJURED CHILDREN, THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS 13 CHAPTERS BY DIFFERENT AUTHORS. ACTIVITIES DISCUSSED ARE GENERALLY NONCOMPETITIVE, EMPHASIZING STRUCTURE AND LIMIT. DISCUSSED ARE (1) THE ROLE OF THE OPTOMETRIST WITH THE INADEQUATE…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Day Camp Programs, Day Schools
Chess, Stella – 1969
The role of child psychiatry is discussed, and the child is described as a developing organism. Genetic factors in behavior are considered as are the presenting problems. Methods treated involve taking the history, conducting the diagnostic interview, using special diagnostic procedures, and applying diagnostic classification. Problem areas dealt…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Classification
KIRK, SAMUEL A.; WEINER, BLUMA B. – 1963
THIS MONOGRAPH PROVIDES REVIEWS OF BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH STUDIES WHICH INCLUDE AUTHOR, TITLE, PURPOSE, SUBJECTS, METHODS OR PROCEDURES, AND RESULTS. REVIEWS ARE GROUPED BY 11 EXCEPTIONALITY AREAS AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION. THE AREAS OF EXCEPTIONALITY ARE (1) GIFTED, (2) EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED, (3) TRAINABLE MENTALLY RETARDED, (4)…
Descriptors: Administration, Adolescents, Behavior, Blindness
