The level of training depends on the degree of retardation.
Contact teacher colleges in your areas and speak to a counselor in the Special Education area. Also, check with Kinesiology or Exercise Science programs. A teacher training program likely requires certifications in the area as well as an advanced degree.
Barbara Gay Ford has written An evaluation of creativity training activities with mentally retarded youngsters.
Federal legislation entitles mentally retarded children to free testing and appropriate, individualized education and skills training within the school system from ages 3-21.
Barry Stewart Willer has written Reduced versus non-reduced models in language training of mentally retarded children.
Frank R. Rusch has written: 'Program forms [for] Vocational training for mentally retarded adults' 'Beyond High School'
Verna Mae Edwards Crutchfield has written The effect of language training on the language development of mentally retarded children in Abilene State School.
Heather Elizabeth Maclean has written: 'Staffing patterns in two food service areas of a hospital/training center for mentally retarded' -- subject(s): Food service, Hospitals
Federal legislation entitles mentally retarded children to free testing and appropriate, individualized education and skills training within the school system from ages three to 21
Many day schools are available to help train retarded children in basic skills such as bathing and feeding themselves.
Training in independent living and job skills is often begun in early adulthood. The level of training depends on the degree of retardation.
There is a training course to help you prepare mentally, on-the-job training course, and also teach you to use a firearm.
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