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Wolf, James M., Ed.; Anderson, Robert M., Ed. – 1969
Articles presented in the area of the medical and educational challenge of the multiply handicapped child are an overview of the problem, the increasing challenge, congenital malformations, children whose mothers had rubella, prematurity and deafness, the epidemiology of reproductive casualty, and new education for old problems. Discussions of…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Congenital Impairments
Busfield, Bernard L., Jr.; And Others – 1969
Based on three studies of unwed mothers, a demonstration project was designed to provide information concerning the problems of adapting to the community following a maternity home experience. Ten girls from one home were selected for group therapy. Six case studies are provided which include a case summary, psychiatric interview, assessment of…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Case Studies, Counseling Effectiveness, Emotional Adjustment
Hansen, Duncan N.; And Others – 1971
A review of the literature on automated psychological testing shows that most research and development in this area is based on a one-test, one-psychologist model. In this model, the functions of test administration, scoring, and interpretation are thought out in terms of specific tests presented on an individualized basis. However, more complete…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Educational Testing
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Phelps, LeAdelle – School Psychology Review, 1991
The passage of Public Law 99-457 relating to education for the handicapped increases the probability that the school psychologist will be asked to evaluate infants and children diagnosed as suffering from nonorganic failure-to-thrive (NOFT) disorder. Etiology, models, and interventions appropriate for NOFT children are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Counselor Role, Disabilities
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Gunther, Peter G. S.; Bingham, Richard L. – Academic Medicine, 1993
A study at the University of Vermont investigated the effectiveness of using a continuous quality improvement (CQI) cycle for teaching internal medicine residents the importance and techniques of psychosocial evaluation in patient examinations. Social workers audited students' examination data and provided feedback. The method was found to improve…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Clinical Diagnosis, Educational Quality, Educational Strategies
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Schum, Robert – Volta Review, 2004
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…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Visual Impairments, Psychological Evaluation, Learning Disabilities
Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. Div. of Special Education. – 1987
Two workshops for school psychologists focus on psychoeducational assessment and development of individualized education programs (IEPs) for emotionally handicapped (EH) students. Each workshop includes a rationale statement, statements of purpose, scope, and prerequisite skills, learning activities, supplementary reports or case studies, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Rating Scales, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis
Rogler, Lloyd H.; And Others – Research Bulletin, 1982
This report examines selected studies on the search for and utilization of mental health facilities among Hispanic populations and presents a framework for research on mental health services for Hispanics. Shortcomings of available data on this topic are reviewed. The research framework proposed is based on the assumption that clinical service…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Cultural Influences, Hispanic Americans, Language Role
Young, Harben Boutourline – 1966
This report summarizes preliminary results of the Yale Project which is attempting to identify and document relationships between social and economic development and major physical and mental growth, and health deficiencies in Tunisian children. A total of 112 children aged 6-1/2 to 8-1/2 were examined physically and psychologically, and a social…
Descriptors: Body Height, Body Weight, Children, Developing Nations
Marion Community Unit School District 2, IL. – 1969
Ten objectives determined to meet the needs of emotionally disturbed children and incorporated into Project Adjustment are described and evaluated. Case studies, reports, graphs, and records illustrate the success or failure of the following objectives: provision of special education for more students; individual diagnosis and placement; inservice…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Demonstration Centers, Dropout Prevention
Lawrence, Clifford A.; Vescovi, Geno M. – 1967
To provide deaf adults with services they had not previously received and to demonstrate the efficacy of providing these services in a setting with hearing clients, the Deaf Adult Project was developed. During 1965, 10 clients were served; staff members were recruited and added during the next two years; and over a 3-year period 194 clients were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Ancillary Services, Career Counseling, Communication Skills
Bell, Lloyd H.; Johnson, Norman J. – 1972
In this paper are examined the psychological and emotional development of black children. The argument is that developmental schemes built for one set of people are lacking as a model when used to analyze the development of a set of different people. Man is both "a situated" and "an accumulating" being. He develops in the context of situations…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Black Power, Blacks, Emotional Development
La Grange Area Dept. of Special Education, Chicago, IL. – 1966
THE LA GRANGE AREA DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVES 16 SCHOOL DISTRICTS. POLICIES OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE LISTED. FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, AND COORDINATOR-SUPERVISOR ARE DETAILED. QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES, GOALS OF THESE CLASSES, AND INFORMATION ABOUT EXISTING CLASSES ARE PRESENTED FOR…
Descriptors: Administration, Blindness, Cooperative Programs, Emotional Disturbances
Cook, Nancy – 1976
This paper deals with the role of the child developmentalist in improving interdisciplinary assessment and treatment of children with behavioral and learning problems. A specific task of Developmental Services of the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences was to optimize the utilization of professional staff in a development assessment…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Problems, Child Development, Child Development Specialists
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Austin, James T. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Describes the development of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Details revisions in the MMPI and then evaluates positive and negative features of these revisions in the light of construct validity and professional practice. Argues that many suggested refinements to the instrument are being actively investigated by its…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Diagnostic Tests, Measures (Individuals), Personality Assessment
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