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C F Calkins

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PubMed1999

The Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center: a Web site responding to the critical need for information of parents with a child with a disability.

One of the greatest problems for parents who have a child with a developmental disability is a lack of access to information. Parents have a critical need to learn the specifics of their child's disability, the best treatment practices, and how the broader service delivery system works (Bradley, 1992; Rinck, Calkins, Green, & Stadler, 1986). The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Center Web site [http:/(/)www.moddrc.com] was created as an innovative method of meeting the information needs of this underserved population. Challenges to the adoption of this innovative model are highlighted, and some options for addressing these issues are discussed.

Child, Preschool↗
PubMed1989

Review of states' practices on the use of psychotropic medication.

Concerns involved with prescription of psychotropic medication to persons with developmental disabilities to ameliorate maladaptive behavior were described. Responses to a national survey of state agencies regarding statutes, regulations, and operating procedures for initiating and monitoring psychotropic drug regimens were examined. The survey showed that most states had more rules and regulations for persons in institutions than in community settings. It also showed that some states have initiated rules similar to court-ordered guidelines for assessing tardive dyskinesia, restricting the use of antiparkinson drugs and polypharmacy, and implementing periodic drug interruptions. Recommendations were made based on these findings.

Drug Therapy, Combination↗
PubMed1987

The implementation of postgraduate training programs through state and local resources.

A profile of implementation strategies for funding postgraduate training programs using local or state resources is described. The need for those implementation strategies as well as basic principles for successful implementation is documented. Two programs are briefly described--a University Affiliated Program (UAP) in western New York and a UAP in Missouri--as the basis for generating implementation strategies. Finally a discussion is provided reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of these strategies.

Developmental Disabilities↗