Abstract
This paper describes the population of the California Centers for the Developmentally Handicapped in terms of attribute variables and developmental variables. Attribute variables used include chronological age, sex, length of center enrollment, current living arrangement, use of medication, and frequency of seizures. Developmental variables reported include cognition, ambulation, hand control, head control, vision, audition, and expressive language. Relationships among these variables are also reported. The authors present tentative conclusions and implications for programming and personnel training.
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