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Zeitlin, Shirley; Williamson, G. Gordon – 1994
This book describes an intervention framework to help young children (birth to 36 months) who have or are at risk of having a disability, to cope more effectively. The book is written for an interdisciplinary audience including service providers, administrators, researchers, and policymakers. Emphasis is on enhancing the adaptive behavior and…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), At Risk Persons, Coping, Demonstration Programs
Weiner, Roberta; Koppelman, Jane – 1987
The book examines the implications of P.L. 99-457, the 1986 amendments to the Education of the Handicapped Act, which mandates serving handicapped infants and toddlers. In chapter 1, the legislative history of P.L. 99-457 is reviewed along with associated funding issues. Chapter 2 focuses on the newest program, serving the birth to 2-year-old…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Case Studies, Coordination, Day Care
Download full textJordan, June B., Ed.; And Others – 1988
Twelve author-contributed papers address current issues in service delivery to infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) with handicapping conditions. Issues focus on the legislative mandate of Public Law 99-457, the Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986. An introductory chapter by James J. Gallagher summarizes major questions for the…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Clinical Diagnosis, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
Johnson, Lawrence J., Ed.; And Others – 1994
This text presents 12 chapters on the development of coordinated systems of service delivery to infants and toddlers who have disabilities or are at risk for disabilities and their families, as mandated by Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). An introductory chapter by Lawrence J. Johnson presents a general overview of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Compliance (Legal), Delivery Systems
Peck, Charles A., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This text summarizes the state of knowledge in the field of early childhood integration of children with disabilities. The 14 chapters are grouped in sections which focus on relationships, curriculum planning, organizational supports, and values/attitudes, respectively. Chapters have the following titles and authors: "Ecological Perspectives on…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Consultation Programs, Cooperation, Delivery Systems
Rusch, Frank R., Ed.; Chadsey, Janis G., Ed. – 1998
This text summarizes knowledge from research that focused on reforming secondary special education and high schools and makes recommendations for improving high schools' effectiveness. Chapters are as follows: "Characteristics of Youth and Young Adults" (Stephen Lichtenstein); "Emerging Transition Best Practices" (Frank R. Rusch, Dorothy M.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Agency Cooperation, Articulation (Education), Career Development
Martin, James E.; Mithaug, Dennis E.; Husch, James V.; Oliphint, John H.; Frazier, Eva S. – 2002
This document, which was developed through a decade of research and field testing involving more than 700 people, offers step-by-step strategies that educators, employment specialists, occupational therapists, and other professionals can use to help youths and adults with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities make their own employment choices.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Career Choice
