Publication Date
| In 2015 | 0 |
| Since 2014 | 0 |
| Since 2011 (last 5 years) | 3 |
| Since 2006 (last 10 years) | 8 |
| Since 1996 (last 20 years) | 8 |
Descriptor
Author
| Wehmeyer, Michael L. | 8 |
| Davies, Daniel K. | 3 |
| Stock, Steven E. | 3 |
| Bradley, Valerie J. | 2 |
| Gomez, Sharon C. | 2 |
| Yeager, Mark H. | 2 |
| Abery, Brian H. | 1 |
| Bersani, Hank, Jr. | 1 |
| Borthwick-Duffy, Sharon A. | 1 |
| Buntinx, Wil H. E. | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Postsecondary Education | 1 |
Audience
Showing all 8 results
Peer reviewed
Direct linkWehmeyer, Michael L.; Abery, Brian H. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
Promoting self-determination and choice opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has become best practice in the field. This article reviews the research and development activities conducted by the authors over the past several decades and provides a synthesis of the knowledge in the field pertaining to efforts to…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Best Practices
Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
The World Health Organization's "International Classification of Diseases" ("ICD") is the most important diagnostic tool, worldwide, to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive the supports they need to live richer, fuller lives. And yet, the "ICD" has naming conventions that create a conundrum for the field,…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Identification, Self Concept, Vocabulary
Smith, J. David; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
"The Kallikak Family" was, along with "The Jukes: A Study in Crime, Pauperism, Disease, and Heredity", one of the most visible eugenic family narratives published in the early 20th century. Published in 1912 and authored by psychologist Henry Herbert Goddard, director of the psychological laboratory at the Vineland Training School for Feebleminded…
Descriptors: Heredity, Family Relationship, Profiles, Rural Areas
Davies, Daniel K.; Stock, Steven E.; Holloway, Shane; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2010
We examined the utility of a PDA-based software system with integrated GPS technology for providing location-aware visual and auditory prompts to enable people with intellectual disability to successfully navigate a downtown bus route. Participants using the system were significantly more successful at completing a bus route than were people in a…
Descriptors: Transportation, Travel Training, Auditory Stimuli, Comparative Analysis
Davies, Daniel K.; Stock, Steven E.; King, Larry R.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2008
Significant barriers exist for individuals with intellectual disability to independently access print-based content. It is regrettable that, while the amount of content now available electronically increases, tools to access these materials have not been developed with individuals with intellectual disability in mind. This article reports the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Special Needs Students, Assistive Technology, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Bersani, Hank, Jr.; Rotholz, David A.; Eidelman, Steven M.; Pierson, Joanna L.; Bradley, Valerie J.; Gomez, Sharon C.; Havercamp, Susan M.; Silverman, Wayne P.; Yeager, Mark H.; Morin, Diane; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Carabello, Bernard J.; Croser, M. Doreen – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2007
Gunther and Diekema (2006) have described a controversial intervention they provided to Ashley, a 6-year-old girl with profound and multiple impairments, which they refer to as "growth-attenuation therapy." This intervention, approved and apparently promoted by the parents, consisted of high doses of estrogen to bring about a permanent attenuation…
Descriptors: Intervention, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Therapy, Misconceptions
Schalock, Robert L.; Borthwick-Duffy, Sharon A.; Bradley, Valerie J.; Buntinx, Wil H. E.; Coulter, David L.; Craig, Ellis M.; Gomez, Sharon C.; Lachapelle, Yves; Luckasson, Ruth; Reeve, Alya; Shogren, Karrie A.; Snell, Martha E.; Spreat, Scott; Tasse, Marc J.; Thompson, James R.; Verdugo-Alonso, Miguel A.; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Yeager, Mark H. – American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2010
This Manual contains the most current and authoritative information and knowledge on intellectual disability, including best practice guidelines on diagnosing and classifying intellectual disability and developing a system of supports for people living with an intellectual disability. Written by a committee of 18 experts, "Intellectual Disability:…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Classification, Definitions
Stock, Steven E.; Davies, Daniel K.; Davies, Katelyn R.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 2006
Background: Palmtop computers provide a promising mobile platform to address barriers to computer-based supports for people with intellectual disabilities. This study evaluated a specially designed interface to make navigation and features of palmtop computers more accessible to users with intellectual disabilities. Method: The specialised…
Descriptors: Computers, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Software, Mental Retardation
