The case study demonstrates the use of negative reinforcement for initial response conditioning of a seven-year-old deaf, blind, physically handicapped boy. A systematic procedure for reinforcer sampling failed to identify items for positive reinforcers. A procedure for removal of an aversive stimulus (negative reinforcement) was then successfully…

The author provides suggestions for teachers to assess mentally handicapped deaf-blind children with observational techniques. (IM)

A study involving 24 deaf-blind children (6 years to 13 years old) was conducted to determine the relationship between standardized tests and developmental scales, and systematic behavior observation ratings. (SBH)

This article explains a movement-based approach to the development of language in children with deaf-blindness. This approach uses the salient features of individuals or objects to stimulate use of language in the immediate environment, and later to refer to persons or concepts in a more abstract fashion. It stresses the use of structure and a…

Presented is the final report of a Title VI project that was set up in New Jersey to plan statewide day school facilities which would provide sequential educational programs from nursery through grade 12 for severely handicapped children in four categories: deaf, deaf blind, severely emotionally disturbed, and multiply handicapped. It is explained…