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Peer reviewedVerheij, F.; Van Doorn, E. C. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1990
This paper offers a model for planning services for children who are both mentally retarded and autistic. The model and recommendations for the residential therapeutic environment are organized according to the main axes of child development (biological, physical, cognitive, and socioemotional). (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Child Development, Children, Human Services
Peer reviewedHetherington, Robert W.; And Others – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1979
A modified before-after, control-group evaluation design was employed to assess the impact of a demonstration program for 30 multiply handicapped retarded children (mean age 5.6 years). (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Demonstration Programs, Knowledge Level, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedNorton, Yvonne – American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 1975
The article focuses on neurodevelopmental/sensory integration treatments for the profoundly retarded, multiply handicapped child. (JS)
Descriptors: Child Development, Higher Education, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities
Michal-Smith, Harold – Rehabil Lit, 1969
Edited version of a paper presented at a Symposium on Rehabilitation of the Mentally Retarded Blind (Pottstown, Pennsylvania, November 6, 1968).
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Body Image, Child Development, Evaluation
Peer reviewedMitchell, Stephen – Mental Retardation, 1997
Raises concerns about the failure of mental health service providers to address the psycho-developmental needs of people with mental retardation, especially incarcerated individuals with severe behavior disturbances and both mental illness and mental retardation. A "flight from developmental theory" is seen in most service providers to this…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Development, Correctional Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities
