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Peer reviewedDale, William F. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1981
The dual handicaps of blindness and brain damage produce a unique combination of rehabilitation problems. To examine these problems, several illustrative cases are cited. The relationship of the eye to the brain is discussed, along with several neurological syndromes. Suggestions for working with the brain-damaged, blind client are given. (Author)
Descriptors: Blindness, Case Studies, Etiology, Multiple Disabilities
Peer reviewedRealmuto, George M.; August, Gerald J. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1991
Case studies are presented of three autistic adolescents who exhibited catatonia, and it is concluded that catatonia may be a sign of a comorbid condition (such as bipolar disorder) in autistic individuals. Autistic individuals with various other psychiatric, neurological, medical, and drug-related conditions may be at greater risk for catatonic…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Autism, Case Studies
Peer reviewedDeRuyter, Frank; Donoghue, Kathleen A. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1989
A case study of a difficult to manage nonspeaking young man with brain injury is presented. Assessment and intervention indicated severe cognitive-linguistic deficits, severe physical involvement of all extremities, extensive surgical management, visual perceptual and acuity deficits, and behavioral problems. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Cognitive Processes, Communication Disorders
Peer reviewedCrews, W. David, Jr.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1993
Three case reports of people with severe or profound mental retardation and Tourette disorder are presented. Issues related to the diagnosis of Tourette disorder in this population are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Incidence, Medical Evaluation
The Evolution of Learning Disabilities in Children with Tourette Syndrome: Educational Implications.
Harris, Deborah M. – 1989
The paper examines implications of the high incidence of learning disabilities in children with Tourette Syndrome. Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle jerks and vocalizations. Approximately 60% of children with Tourette Syndrome are classified as learning disabled. It is possible that this high correlation…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Etiology
Peer reviewedMcKelvey, Jenifer L.; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1992
A self-help skills instructional program used graduated guidance as a method of teaching independent dressing to an 11-year-old girl with profound mental retardation, seizure disorder, deafness, and blindness. Dressing skills improved with instruction and were maintained. Task analyses are presented for putting on socks, shorts, and shirts. (JDD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Deaf Blind, Instructional Effectiveness, Multiple Disabilities
Peer reviewedSchepis, Maureen M.; Reid, Dennis H. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 1995
A young adult with multiple disabilities (profound mental retardation, spastic quadriplegia, and visual impairment) was provided with a voice output communication aid (VOCA) which allowed communication through synthesized speech. Both educational and residential staff members interacted with the individual more frequently when she had access to…
Descriptors: Attendants, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Case Studies, Communication Aids (for Disabled)
