This article responds to Dolby (1993) who urged parents of young prelingually, profoundly deaf children to contact those (such as prelingually deaf adults) knowledgeable about long-term effects of educational decisions. Although agreeing with this point, the article notes a destructively patronizing attitude of the education system toward parents…

Outlines difficulties facing Asian-Americans resulting from racism and the stress of cultural transition. Discusses barriers to service delivery. Proposes a multipurpose social services agency for Asian-American neighborhoods that would address both individual and community problems. Contains 44 references. (SV)

Satisfaction with human services and quality of life was evaluated through interviews with 247 Colorado individuals with developmental disabilities (age 0-72 years) assisted by caregivers. Consumer satisfaction and levels of integration, productivity, and independence were measured for the following services: case management, residential,…

Community programs developed as part of the Healthy Children Program demonstrate that cost-effective models for accessible health care exist. A communications strategy to disseminate knowledge about improving health care is recommended. (SLD)

Of 677 dentists offered continuing dental education, 78 percent selected either formal courses, mailed instructional materials and videotape, or materials only. Followup showed that selection of format paralleled perceived need for education. Course participants made greatest learning gains, followed by the materials/videotape group. (SK)

This paper examines the characteristics of gifted mathematicians, highlighting the differences and essences in the lives of several eminent mathematicians and applying the findings to characteristics of mathematically gifted children and appropriate instructional provisions in the United Kingdom. (DB)

This article highlights major themes, issues, and recommendations that evolved from an August 1991 international symposium on risk and resilience in individuals with learning disabilities. Recommendations in the areas of research, direct services, and social policy are offered. (Author/DB)

To create a more supportive and collegial learning environment, many educational administration preparation programs are using cohort groups of students. This article traces the development of cohort groups by describing the organizational features and instructional delivery systems used to foster collegial learning and then links these practices…

This article compares residential and day school programs for children with blindness, from the perspective of a special educator with 50 years' experience. The roles of mainstreaming and teacher education are also considered. Four specific suggestions are offered for strengthening cooperative efforts between residential and day programs. (JDD)

The paper presents the view that many Australian students excluded from school for disruptive behavior may require special services on the basis of a disabling condition. Descriptive data for 124 students (ages 10-17) and a case study are presented to support this position, along with discussion of legal and service delivery implications…

Written as though the date were 2007 (20 years after a proposal was made to dismantle protective services for abused children and start anew), this paper examines problems with the 1987 service system, outlines a major restructuring of existing programs, and hypothesizes about the impressive results during the ensuing 20 years. (JDD)

This paper reviews the research bases for components of the resource/consulting teacher (R/CT) model, including use of curriculum based assessment, direct and data-based instruction, criterion-referenced mastery learning, stages of learning development, applied behavior analysis, and school consultation. (Author/DB)

The study analyzed 102 family members' and practitioners' opinions about expected early intervention outcomes for families of disabled individuals, and identified preferences for information gathering methods concerning family strengths and needs for Individualized Family Service Plans. (Author/PB)

This comment on EC 231 901 notes that progress in developing services for mentally retarded consumers has come from empirically proven interventions and from ideological advances. It argues that scientists should not advocate for the positions that their research supports, as they cannot advocate for a certain social change and then conduct…

Generally, secondary schools experience more difficulties than elementary schools in meeting the demands of inclusive education practices. Article draws on teacher interview data from a study of two Nova Scotia junior high schools attempting to accommodate handicapped students in regular classrooms. Although teachers were fearful and frustrated by…