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I would like to personally welcome our two new Adapted Section
Editors:
Dr. Sue Tarr
Dr. Chris Stopka
They are wonderful educators who have, literally, devoted their
lives to individuals with disabilities.
Carol Huettig,
Ph.D.
Texas Woman's University
Adapted Section Editor
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| Another Recommended Web Site
re: PDD |
| This comprehensive web site
includes definitions, information about education, diet, resources,
recommended readings, and a message board related to autism and PDD. |
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Palaestra, The
Forum of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation for Those with
Disabilities, is a wonderful resource
for individuals who teach and/or coach individuals with disabilities.
Dr. David Beaver, Editor, publishes the journal in cooperation
with the Adapted Physical Activity Council of the American Council
of AAHPERD and the Committee on Sports for the Disabled of the
U.S. Olympic Committee.
The journal features practical articles
with "how to" information for teachers and coaches.
In addition, there are special sections that highlight:
- legislative updates
- calendar of events
- sport nutrition
- focus on training
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| Pervasive Developmental Disorders |
An increasing number of children in the public schools are being
identified with the educational diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental
Disorder or PDD. PDD is a non-progressive disorder resulting
from a central nervous system lesion or abnormality that occurred
during the development of the brain. This term has become a
"catch all" for those children who have significant difficulties
with social interaction and language but who do not meet the criteria
for autism, Rett's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder or
Asperger's syndrome.
Teaching children with PDD can be an exciting challenge. Following
are some basic suggestions:
- Create and maintain a highly structured learning environment.
- All parents and professionals working with the student should
use the same, consistent rules and behavior management system.
- The learner should be encouraged by a behavior management system
that focuses on positive reinforcement -- Catch 'em being good.--
- Create a system to help the learner adjust to transitions --
task cards or a horizontal schedule.
- Provide many opportunities for vigorous, aerobic activity to
foster physical fitness, increase attention span, and decrease
inappropriate self-stimulatory behavior.
For more information on PDD, refer to the Project
INSPIRE Web Site, sponsored by Texas Woman's University.
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And I saw a new heaven and
new earth,
for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away...
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying,
Behold...
I make all things new.
Revelation, 21
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| Recommended
Web Sites re: PDD |
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The best resource for information
about children with disabilities is through the National Information
Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities [NICHCY]
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Fall Conferences and Workshops related to Adapted Physical Education
Visit
this link!
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| If you have ideas, comments, letters
to share, or questions about particular topics, please email one
of the following Adapted PE Section Editors: |
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