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. The results are hypothetical. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Bibliography lists four sources.
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. 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.