An Observation at Day Care
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A five page assessment of a particular child in day care from the standpoint of his social, fine- and gross-motor, verbal, and emotional development. The paper looks closely at this child’s behavior and shows how it does or does not fit the norms for his age. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: KBobserv.wps

Are Schools In Compliance With IEP Regulations?
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A 9 page paper. The IEP has been the cornerstone for special education services since 1975. The law has been amended a number of times since then. The IDEA 1997 amendments changed the IEP in a number of ways, many of which make it more difficult for schools to comply with all components. This paper is structured as a research study to determine if schools are in compliance with IEP mandates and includes: introduction, hypothesis, review of the literature, methodology, results and discussion. The results are hypothetical. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGiep3.wps

Around the Nation
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Inclusion Becoming a Way of Life In Classrooms This three-page-paper presents a discussion on the inclusion to regular classrooms of behaviorally and emotionally disordered students. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWinclus.wps

Art Therapy And Chinese Disabled Culture
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This 10 page paper provides background information on Chinese culture, a woman's place in that culture, the social parameters of being deaf and the Chinese outlook on providing special education for the developmentally disabled. It presents the argument that the application of art therapy for the deaf and mentally disabled Chinese woman is not only appropriate but would also provide strength in areas such as communication, social skills, and interpersonal relations. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KTchiart.wps

Assisting In The Cognitive Development Of Special Needs Children
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A 12 page paper that uses the principles of cognitive psychology to teach special needs children the difference between fruits and vegetables. The writer suggests that instructors familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of cognitive development of special needs children and with their various impairments, using this information to develop lessons plans and long-term goals for each child. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Cogpsych.wps

Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired
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This is a 10 page paper that considers the effect of information technology on the lives of the visually impaired. It lists many of the software and hardware alternatives available and cites a few of the most productive and reliable. It briefly looks at adaptations made specific to the academic and employment settings and concludes with an overview. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Vistech.wps

Attention Deficit Disorder
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The job of teacher is inclusive of a number of diverse variables that are ever evolving and in need of individualization to each student. This 10 page paper presents a study with the hypothesis: teachers can be influential in the detection and treatment of ADHD as well as providing effective teaching strategies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KTaddexp.wps

Benefits of Early Education for Children
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7 pages in length. The emphasis in this paper is on the effects of outside stimuli on children from birth to three years of age. The foundations of social, emotional and intellectual development are all early learning skills that can be affected by early stimuli. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JGAearly.wps