The bibliography lists approximately 100 citations of documents discussing the ways in which toys are used with handicapped children. It is explained that the materials listed cover uses ranging from simple play and recreation to more remediation and therapy oriented approaches. Citations are organized alphabetically by author according to their…

Selected from the National Instructional Materials Information System (NIMIS)--a computer based on-line interactive retrieval system on specil education materials--the bibliography covers 82 materials for teaching consumer education to mildly handicapped (learning disabled, emotionally disturbed, or educable mentally handicapped) students at the…

Essay and annotated bibliography provide information on print sources and databases containing descriptions and reviews of tests assessing exceptional children and adolescents. These sources cover a large number and variety of instruments that may be used by teachers and diagnosticians in the areas of mental and physical handicaps and giftedness.…

The bibliography lists English-language journal articles, book sections, a dissertation, and an official State of Wisconsin report, addressing the topic of substance abuse among handicapped and high-risk individuals. The entries are arranged in five sections according to handicapping condition and provide basic bibliographic information and a…

Approximately 400 references regarding working with parents of handicapped children are noted on the resource list and annotated bibliography. In the resource list, books are grouped by subject headings including types of handicapping conditions (11 conditions including hearing impairments, severe handicaps, physical/health impairments,…

The basis for socially mainstreaming handicapped children as well as changing attitudes toward the handicapped are discussed; and a list of teaching activities and resources for introducing students to the mentally retarded, the visually impaired, the physically handicapped, the hearing impaired, and the learning disabled is presented. A summary…

The document presents findings of a search of research literature in the area of arts and the handicapped published between 1971 and 1981. The literature search addresses the various art forms of visual art, drama, music, and dance/movement as well as the major handicapping conditions: mental retardation, hearing impairments, speech handicaps,…

This annotated bibliography focuses on issues of self-esteem in adolescents with disabilities, which is seen as closely related to development of critical social skills. References have been drawn from the National Center for Youth with Disabilities' National Resource Library, a database about youth with chronic illnesses and disabilities. The…

The annotated bibliography lists 171 children's books designed to raise the awareness of handicapping conditions and to present to handicapped children and young adults situations and characters for positive identification. Annotations are arranged by the following handicapping conditions: deafness and hearing impairment, blindness and visual…

Selected from the National Instructional Materials Information System (NIMIS)--a computer based on-line interactive retrieval system on special education materials--the bibliography covers 107 materials for teaching reading, with emphasis on reading comprehension skills and high interest low vocabulary formats, to mildly handicapped (learning…

The third of seven training modules for professionals in early intervention focuses on working with young (birth to age 3) children who are speech/language impaired, learning disabled, slow learning, or socially delayed. Background information summarized what is known about language, cognitive and social dysfunction or affect in infants and young…

The publication contains information pertaining to mainstreaming handicapped students into regular physical education and recreational programs, including an analysis of literature and bibliography. In part 1 terms such as mainstreaming, normalization, impaired, disabled, handicapped, and inconvenienced are clarified, and American Alliance for…

The bibliography contains approximately 170 listings (all published in 1973-74) of books, professional articles, films, slides, and videotapes as well as working papers and unpublished manuscripts by staff members of the Experimental Education Unit of the Child Development and Mental Retardation Center at the University of Washington. Listings are…

The general theme of this book is developing positive attitudes toward persons with disabilities. It is designed for use by elementary teachers working in a mainstreamed setting. Classroom activities are described which relate to each of the following disabilities: mental retardation, emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, health…

This annotated bibliography describes materials that can be helpful to adult educators working with exceptional adults. The bibliography includes 186 citations of resource materials, assessment materials, training guides, curriculum guides, research findings, films, and general information. The opening section consists of citations of general…