The article examines the impact of Aguilar v. Felton on instructional services in one archdiocese, a case in which the Supreme Court ruled that Chapter I remedial instruction could not be provided on nonpublic premises. It is concluded that curricular issues must be foremost in the negotiation process. (Author/JW)

Parents of 36 autistic children were assessed on child functioning and family stress variables in relation to use of respite care services. Results suggest that parents with more difficult children need and use respite care more than others. Nonusers of respite care reported a higher perception of social support than users. (JDD)

The impetus and methods for Idaho State University's efforts to take student activities out to the communities in which many of its nontraditional students live are outlined, including fee increases, needs assessment, hiring of commuter students with site-specific knowledge, using nonuniversity facilities, and provision of recreational and…

Surveyed 208 Indian Health Service providers and allied personnel to examine extent to which they subscribed to myths about long-term care. With some exception, found long-term care equated with the nursing home, perceived as involving essentially health care professionals; service objectives were assumed to be primarily rehabilitative and…

The special developmental needs of young children with congenital HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection require evaluation, training, therapy, and other supports. Such services should be guided by developmentalists in a child study center in close alliance with medical, educational, and community service providers. Concerns about the…

Describes Prince George's County Department of Social Services foster home recruitment and retention program. Identifies elements necessary for the success of the program. (RJC)

The consulting teacher model can be an effective tool for serving gifted students with learning disabilities, by facilitating collaboration among teachers, administrators, and parents. Steps are given for conducting collaborative consultation to help such students, and examples highlight situations in which teacher consultation and collaboration…

Vocational assessment models developed at rehabilitation facilities require modifications to suit the needs of the public school setting. Proposed modifications include using vocational evaluation centers in area vocational/technical secondary and postsecondary schools, using curriculum-based models of vocational assessment, or blending the…

Describes Farmers Helping Farmers, a network of rural mutual-help support groups that aim to extend support, increase adaptive coping skills, and share information in rural communities. Discusses individual, family, and community treatment aspects as they relate to rural culture and the rural crisis. Contains 18 references. (SV)

Recent emphasis on employment for students labeled mentally retarded has presented new challenges for educators in the design and implementation of high school programs. Promising practices for facilitating the achievement of full employment for these students are suggested, and trends that will influence the manner in which services are provided…

The report provides an overview of recent population figures, types of educational programs, and current issues concerning education of blind and visually impaired students in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. (Author/DB)

The article examines the impact of several agencies' services, both domestic and international, for education of blind and visually impaired people in Taiwan. Findings show that although educational services and programs are available, those trained often find appropriate-level jobs scarce. (DB)

The article presents an historical review of specialized education for blind and visually impaired children in India and specifically addresses the issue of mainstreaming these students into integrated settings. Data and discussion of rural education projects and teacher training programs are outlined. (Author/DB)

In response to Coles (EC 220 146), the author notes issues concerning: who is labeled "learning disabled," why they are labeled, how they are helped, how the solutions have become the problem, what real learning is, how to use present resources to transform the system, and the contribution of a collaborative ecological approach. (DB)

Similarities in special education services in the five Scandinavian countries include their normalization philosophy and cooperative policy development. Among unique Scandinavian innovations are camp schools, folk high schools, toy libraries (lekoteks), therapeutic communities or collectives for young substance abuses, and measures to combat…