A case study of a difficult to manage nonspeaking young man with brain injury is presented. Assessment and intervention indicated severe cognitive-linguistic deficits, severe physical involvement of all extremities, extensive surgical management, visual perceptual and acuity deficits, and behavioral problems. (Author/DB)

The document reports a study to determine if there is a higher incidence of behavior disorders or language differences in a group of 50 2-year-old Ss who have multiple minor physical anomalies as compared to a group with four or fewer anomalies, and to determine if there is a significant correlation between behavior disorders and language…

This article discusses issues involved in psychological assessment of children with hearing loss who have additional disabilities or special needs. It provides recommendations for appropriate methods of assessment that accommodate the communication difficulties associated with hearing loss. This article includes assessment procedures for children…

The report of the proceedings of the convention of the Council for Exceptional Children in 1970 includes papers on the following topics: a workshop report on the team approach in using educational media, means of decelerating disruptive classroom behavior, the promotion of motor development in young retardates, the use of pictorial symbols to…

This book shows how different types of special educational needs (SEN) can impact on a child's learning and what practitioners can do to help. The book includes: (1) Photocopiable record sheets; (2) Helpful explanations of responsibilities in relation to the Code of Practice and SENDA; and (3) Short case studies that illustrate how strategies work…