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Peer reviewedSimon, Donald A.; Carner, Erwin A. – Gerontologist, 1987
Describes off-site multi-faceted (community contact, group and individual treatment, and creative art) day treatment program for over 300 mentally impaired nursing home residents from 22 separate skilled or intermediate nursing facilities. Provides case illustrations. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Day Programs, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Disorders
Jackson, Martha E.; Jackson, Newton L. P., Jr. – Calif J Educ Res, 1970
Reports behavior changes achieved after a 3-week training program with 2 profoundly retarded children who were acute management problems. (DR)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Day Programs, Learning Disabilities, Learning Theories
Direct linkGagnon, Joseph C.; Rockwell, Sarah B.; Scott, Terrance M. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 2008
One approach to student behavior that may be particularly useful in exclusionary settings is school-wide positive behavior supports (PBS). Increasingly, evidence shows that PBS is an effective approach to student behavior in regular public schools (Sugai & Horner, 2005). While the data on behavioral systems in exclusionary schools are…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Behavior Problems, Student Behavior, Behavior Modification
Child Center of Our Lady of Grace, St. Louis, MO. – 1980
The document contains policies and guidelines for the Child Center of Our Lady of Grace, a facility offering psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children (ages 4 to 17) in the St. Louis (Missouri and Illinois) region. After a brief statement of program rationale and an introduction to the program, services and policies are described.…
Descriptors: Day Programs, Emotional Disturbances, Guidelines, Position Papers
Peer reviewedMontgomery, Dorothy R.; Still, Joyce A. – Catholic Library World, 1984
This bibliography cites 30 books and 53 journal articles on the topic of adult day care, i.e., services for older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. It will be continued in November issue. (EJS)
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Adult Programs, Day Programs, Guides
Peer reviewedMontgomery, Dorothy R.; Still, Joyce A. – Catholic Library World, 1984
Presents second part of a bibliography on topic of adult day care, i.e., services to older persons who face premature or unnecessary institutionalization which allow individuals to receive needed physical, mental, and social supports necessary to live independent lives. Seventy journal articles are cited. First part appeared in October 1984 issue.…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Adult Programs, Day Programs, Guides
Wieck, Colleen – Education Unlimited, 1979
The article identifies factors that enhance the quality of life for mentally handicapped senior citizens and describes a successful day program designed as an alternative to segregated institutional placement. (PHR)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Day Programs, Group Experience, Group Homes
Peer reviewedCrespi, Tony D. – Adolescence, 1988
Explored effectiveness of time-out intervention for adolescent psychiatric patients, adjudicated youth, and behaviorally disordered adolescents by investigating 813 occurrences of time-out with 274 youth. Results indicated that time-out had significant impact and that use of child-care specialist as time-out monitor improved overall effectiveness.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness
Peer reviewedVandenbergh, Barbara D. – Canadian Journal of Research in Early Childhood Education, 1999
Discusses the positive relationship between 4-H programs and school-age care programs, advocating the use of 4-H programs as a model for care, or as a source of care, caregiver training, or curriculum. Notes the role of the Cooperative Extension System in training and supporting school-age care providers. (JPB)
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Day Programs, Extension Agents
Temple, Valerie; Konstantareas, M. Mary – Canadian Journal on Aging, 2005
The behavioural and emotional changes associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are compared for individuals with Down syndrome and AD and individuals with AD from the general population (AD-only). The primary caregivers of 30 people with Down syndrome and AD and 30 people with AD-only completed the BEHAVE-AD and the Apathy subscale of the CERAD.…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Alzheimers Disease, Down Syndrome, Emotional Problems
Logan, Ellis – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2002
The present paper gives an overview of some of the modular day courses offered and, in some cases, developed by tutors at a former hospital school providing education to adults with severe learning disabilities. The aims of the courses were cognitive and personal development, as well as aesthetic and spiritual enrichment. Art history was offered…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Developmental Disabilities, Art History, Playwriting
Mascha, Katerina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Levels of burnout, job satisfaction and intended turnover of staff working in day care centres for adults with intellectual disabilities are investigated in relation to role clarity, staff support and supervision, and coping strategies used by staff. Materials and methods: Thirty six direct-care staff of four day care centres in the UK…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Mental Retardation, Supervision, Coping
Download full textGeneral Services Administration, Washington, DC. Office of Workplace Initiatives. – 1996
This report summarizes information from an annual survey on child care centers located in General Services Administration (GSA) space, reflecting status as of October 2, 1995. In 1995, 102 centers were operating, about a tenfold increase from 1985. Total enrollment in the centers is 6,496, and about 40% of the children are between 37 and 60 months…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Day Care Centers, Day Programs, Nursery Schools
ULMER, ROLAND CURTIS – 1965
THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN DAY SECTIONS OF SIX JUNIOR COLLEGE COURSES WAS COMPARED WITH THAT OF STUDENTS IN PARALLEL EVENING SECTIONS OF THE SAME COURSES. IN A SECOND PHASE OF THE STUDY, THE ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE WAS COMPARED WITH THAT OF STUDENTS AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD. ACHIEVEMENT GAINS WERE MEASURED BY COMPARISON OF…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Age Groups, Comparative Analysis
Williams, Jack D.; and others – Amer J Orthopsychiat, 1969
Descriptors: Day Programs, Emotional Disturbances, Exceptional Child Research, Institutionalized Persons
