Author: Colorado. Office of State AuditorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Vocational rehabilitation
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Regional Centers for People with Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services
Author: Colorado. Office of State AuditorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Vocational rehabilitation
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
State Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Program for Fiscal Year
Author: California. State Council on Developmental DisabilitiesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Developmentally disabled
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
How Federal Developmental Disabilities Programs are Working
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Developmentally disabled
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Department of Human Services, Services for People with Developmental Disabilities Performance Audit, May 2000
Author: Colorado. Office of State AuditorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Developmentally disabled
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
State Plan for Developmental Disabilities Services and Facilities Construction Program
Author: California State Developmental Disabilities Planning and Advisory CouncilPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Author: United States. Administration on Developmental DisabilitiesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Regional Centers for the Developmentally Disabled
Author: California. Department of Finance. Program Evaluation UnitPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Community mental health services
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Prevention of Developmental Disabilities
Author: Siegfried M. PueschelPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Educating Children with Autism
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309210011
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Autism is a word most of us are familiar with. But do we really know what it means? Children with autism are challenged by the most essential human behaviors. They have difficulty interacting with other people-often failing to see people as people rather than simply objects in their environment. They cannot easily communicate ideas and feelings, have great trouble imagining what others think or feel, and in some cases spend their lives speechless. They frequently find it hard to make friends or even bond with family members. Their behavior can seem bizarre. Education is the primary form of treatment for this mysterious condition. This means that we place important responsibilities on schools, teachers and children's parents, as well as the other professionals who work with children with autism. With the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1975, we accepted responsibility for educating children who face special challenges like autism. While we have since amassed a substantial body of research, researchers have not adequately communicated with one another, and their findings have not been integrated into a proven curriculum. Educating Children with Autism outlines an interdisciplinary approach to education for children with autism. The committee explores what makes education effective for the child with autism and identifies specific characteristics of programs that work. Recommendations are offered for choosing educational content and strategies, introducing interaction with other children, and other key areas. This book examines some fundamental issues, including: How children's specific diagnoses should affect educational assessment and planning How we can support the families of children with autism Features of effective instructional and comprehensive programs and strategies How we can better prepare teachers, school staffs, professionals, and parents to educate children with autism What policies at the federal, state, and local levels will best ensure appropriate education, examining strategies and resources needed to address the rights of children with autism to appropriate education. Children with autism present educators with one of their most difficult challenges. Through a comprehensive examination of the scientific knowledge underlying educational practices, programs, and strategies, Educating Children with Autism presents valuable information for parents, administrators, advocates, researchers, and policy makers.
Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309170931
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Brain disordersâ€"neurological, psychiatric, and developmentalâ€"now affect at least 250 million people in the developing world, and this number is expected to rise as life expectancy increases. Yet public and private health systems in developing countries have paid relatively little attention to brain disorders. The negative attitudes, prejudice, and stigma that often surround many of these disorders have contributed to this neglect. Lacking proper diagnosis and treatment, millions of individual lives are lost to disability and death. Such conditions exact both personal and economic costs on families, communities, and nations. The report describes the causes and risk factors associated with brain disorders. It focuses on six representative brain disorders that are prevalent in developing countries: developmental disabilities, epilepsy, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and stroke. The report makes detailed recommendations of ways to reduce the toll exacted by these six disorders. In broader strokes, the report also proposes six major strategies toward reducing the overall burden of brain disorders in the developing world.