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Peer reviewedHarrell, Rona L.; Strauss, Felice A. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1986
Components of assertive behavior are described with suggestions for enabling the visually impaired person to develop these skills. The underlying concepts of assertion training are explained along with specific techniques for use in schools or rehabilitative settings. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Assertiveness, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textHines, Mary L. – 1987
This manual is intended to assist individuals with disabilities or their families to protect their rights and solve their problems through developing appropriate advocacy skills. Chapter 1 defines advocacy, discusses different types of advocacy, and examines attitudes towards advocacy that may help or hinder its practice. Chapter 2 describes basic…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Assertiveness, Change Strategies, Child Advocacy
Miles, Michael T. – 1987
This practicum was designed to improve parents' skills in managing the behavior of their elementary/middle school behaviorally disordered children in the home setting. The goals were: (1) to train parents to act assertively and communicate in a more positive manner with their children; (2) to teach parents the techniques of basic behavior…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Behavioral Objectives
