The functional or community adaptation approach to curriculum development for the severely handicapped is described using the curriculum characteristics (1) philosophy and research support, (2) content and sequence, and (3) individualization. This curriculum model is further clarified through a wheel design, a complete curriculum example, and guidelines for I.E.P. development.
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