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Download full textMeyers, Kathleen; Griesman, Brenda – 1986
The booklet examines issues associated with autism in adolescents and adults. Teenagers with autism exhibit behaviors not unlike their nondisabled peers, and standard definitions of the syndrome may not be relevant at that age. Brief articles explore the range of emotions families may encounter with a young adult or adult who has autism, typical…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Adults, Autism
1987
Four district brochures presenting guidelines on services for children and adults with autism have been combined to form this document. "General Guidelines for Education and Treatment of Individuals with Autism" addresses aspects of education and treatment, listing important questions about such topics as ancillary services, indivdualization, home…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Homes
Lieberman, Lauren – DB-LINK, 1995
This brief guide presents principles and suggestions to help individuals who are deaf-blind enjoy and benefit from participation in recreational activities. Principles consider the need to: (1) start with the individual and determine what he/she is interested in, focusing on the selection of safe, age-appropriate activities; (2) research the…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Children, Deaf Blind
Lieberman, Lauren – 1998
This brief guide presents principles and suggestions to help individuals who are deaf-blind enjoy and benefit from participation in recreational activities. Some considerations discussed are to: (1) start with the individual and determine what he or she is interested in, focusing on the selection of safe, age-appropriate activities; (2) research…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Children, Deaf Blind
Bauer, James J. – 1999
This book is specifically written for dyslexic or learning disabled individuals seeking insight into their disorder and its effects on their lives. The material is divided into 52 chapters, which are written expressly so that they will not be intimidating to learning disabled individuals. The chapters are drawn from issues that the author is asked…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Education, Adults, Anxiety
Miles, Barbara – 1995
This overview provides basic information on the causes of deaf-blindness and the particular challenges faced by individuals who are deaf-blind. Causes of deaf-blindness include various syndromes, multiple congenital anomalies, prematurity, congenital prenatal dysfunction, and various postnatal causes. Differences between people deaf-blind from…
Descriptors: Adults, Adventitious Impairments, Caregiver Role, Children
Miles, Barbara – 1998
This overview provides basic information on the causes of deaf-blindness and the particular challenges faced by individuals who are deaf-blind. Causes of deaf-blindness include various syndromes, multiple congenital anomalies, prematurity, congenital prenatal dysfunction, and various postnatal causes. Differences between people deaf-blind from…
Descriptors: Adults, Adventitious Impairments, Caregiver Role, Children
