Twenty-one children ages 6 through 13 were taught to use their hands independently when reading braille to determine how this pattern of hand movements affected reading variables, excluding character recognition. The results strongly suggested that skill in tracking and use of an efficient hand movement pattern is closely tied to perceptual…

Response times among four starting techniques (cross-over step, jab step, standing sprinter's start, and momentum start) were compared. The results suggest that the momentum start was the fastest starting technique for optimum speed in running bases. (FG)

Guidelines are discussed regarding the development and implementation of perceptual motor programs for autistic children. Among suggestions offered are to choose reasonable objectives, use movement to develop child-therapist rapport, emphasize the elements of transfer, use the kinesthetic approach and make use of teachable moments. (CL)

One of the most important skills for the beginning racquetball player to acquire is a high velocity kill shot. Factors necessary in making a good kill shot are described, and drills for teaching this skill are presented. (JN)

Examined the young child's ability to appreciate and coordinate different perspectives in a visuo-spatial task. Results indicated even very young children have the potential to coordinate points of view. (Author/DB)

Discusses the responsibility of the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee to provide information about careers through the development of an Occupational Information System and creation of a Career Information Delivery System. Includes a list of the State Occupational Coordinating Committee directors. (JOW)

Cites evidence supporting the author's view that the present national approach to standardizing measurement methods is inadequate. Discusses needs for adequate estimates of precision and evaluation of interlaboratory bias in the mandated measurement methods required by regulatory agencies and other governmental groups. (Author/CS)

A replication study of directed reaching in children. In response to a visual stimulus the arm and hand movements of infants were videotaped and analyzed to determine whether the position of the ball affected the direction of the infants' extensions. (Author/SS)

The visual and motor responses to novel and familiar stimuli were measured in twelve 6-month-old infants, using new measures of integration and concordance. Results indicate that the infants' responses to the stimuli were both integrated and concordant. (Author/JMB)

Claims the aging-related and disabilities fields are concerned that their constituencies hold on to what they have, receive recognition for their special characteristics and status, and receive appropriate benefits. Notes the two fields need to understand what differentiates them. (Author/ABL)

Discusses coordination, similarities, and differences among the Job Training Partnership Act, adult education, and vocational education. Highlights Illinois' approach to increasing joint planning and coordination among these three federal programs. (JOW)

Discusses the development of Fluxus as a community of individuals who responded to complex interactions among themselves, yet who struggled against the codification of their activities into "artistic cohesion." Refutes myths of periods of ideological unity. Provides an overview of consensus among scholars, curators, and critics…

Four types of linkages for extension education are outlined: (1) communication (information and resource exchange); (2) cooperative participation in a project; (3) coalition (more formal organization around a set of issues); and (4) collaboration (finalized long-term commitment to resource sharing and program development). (SK)

For over 30 years, arts education has been a low priority in the nation's public schools. Arts teaching positions were cut, and arts education in schools has dwindled as schools try to increase test scores in mathematics and reading within the time constraints of the school day. Some communities have responded with initiatives aimed at…

The performance of 8- to 13-year-old monolingual English-speaking children with language impairment (LI) on seven nonlinguistic tasks was compared with two groups of typically developing children, monolingual English-speaking children, and proficient Spanish-English sequential bilingual children. Group differences were apparent, with a key finding…