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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Nickel, Robert E.; Cooley, W. Carl; McAllister, Jeanne W.; Samson-Fang, Lisa – Infants and Young Children, 2003
Discussion of medical homes for children with special health care needs suggests such homes can provide quality health care services to children in partnership with families and community professionals. Early intervention and early childhood special education providers are encouraged to collaborate with primary health care professionals, thereby…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Integrated Services, Medical Services, Residential Programs
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Nickel, Robert E.; Gerlach, Elizabeth King – Infants and Young Children, 2001
This article presents a model for communication among providers and families of children with disabilities about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It discusses treatments for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cerebral palsy, including the Feingold diet, herbal treatments, CranioSacral therapy, therapeutic…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Disabilities, Electrical Stimuli
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Nickel, Robert E. – Infants and Young Children, 1996
This article examines reasons parents may choose a controversial alternative treatment for a child with developmental disabilities and reviews a few specific treatments--vitamin B-6 and magnesium, auditory integration training, megavitamins and minerals, Piracetam, intravenous immunoglobulin, and melatonin. Recommendations on talking with families…
Descriptors: Children, Developmental Disabilities, Intervention, Outcomes of Treatment