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Book Synopsis Community Living and Participation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by : Amy S. Hewitt
Download or read book Community Living and Participation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities written by Amy S. Hewitt and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Life Planning for Adults with Developmental Disabilities by : Judith Greenbaum
Download or read book Life Planning for Adults with Developmental Disabilities written by Judith Greenbaum and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Caregivers As any parent or caregiver of an individual with developmental disabilities can tell you, planning for the future of an adult with intellectual disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, severe autism, or another such condition requires hard work and good advice. While complete independence and self-reliance is out of reach for many adults with developmental disabilities, a productive, stable, and enjoyable life is certainly possible. But government and private support for parents and disabled individuals is scattered and difficult to negotiate. This book is a comprehensive guide to resources you can use to help an adult child or other individual with developmental disabilities for whom you care. The book begins by assessing the quality of life of the adult with a disability. It offers a wealth of suggestions for making that person's life even better. The book then focuses on long-term planning for the individual with a disability and helps answer the question, Who will take care of my child after I'm gone? •Learn effective ways to: Assess a disabled individual's strengths and need for support services •Develop a plan to for building a busy and productive life •Locate good housing and employment opportunities •Gather a supportive team of caregivers Advocate for a disabled individual with community agencies
Book Synopsis Adults with Developmental Disabilities by : Mildred Ross (OTR.)
Download or read book Adults with Developmental Disabilities written by Mildred Ross (OTR.) and published by American Occupational Therapy Association, Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Helping People with Developmental Disabilities Mourn by : Marc A. Markell
Download or read book Helping People with Developmental Disabilities Mourn written by Marc A. Markell and published by Companion Press. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frequently, people with developmental disabilities are excluded from bereavement ceremonies when a loved one or friend dies, therefore not receiving the special care needed for comprehending their own feelings of loss. Focusing on creating mourning rituals for special needs people, this guide offers specific rituals and techniques for caregivers to use while helping explain death and dying. With more than 20 examples such as the use of pictures and storytelling or drawing and music, these practical tools can substantially lend to the understanding of grief and sadness for intellectually and developmentally disabled adults and adolescents.
Book Synopsis Library Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities by : Barbara Klipper
Download or read book Library Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities written by Barbara Klipper and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Programming staff, library administrators, and LIS instructors will find this an easy-to-read handbook for understanding the needs of adults with developmental disabilities and the principles that undergird the best practices the authors describe.
Book Synopsis Pain in Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities by : Tim F. Oberlander
Download or read book Pain in Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities written by Tim F. Oberlander and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For clinicians working with patients who have disabilities and may not be able to self-report , recognising expressions of pain can be a challenge This book will assist practitioners to assess and manage pain and deliver appropriate care for people with severe developmental disabilities.
Book Synopsis Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by : Kristine Haertl
Download or read book Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities written by Kristine Haertl and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis How to Teach Daily Living Skills to Adults with Developmental Disabilities by : John Meyers
Download or read book How to Teach Daily Living Skills to Adults with Developmental Disabilities written by John Meyers and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As hard as it might be to imagine, there are people working in the social services field who aren't as well trained as they might be. This doesn't mean that they work for a "bad" agency or that we need to change the whole service delivery system. It means that those staff people need more training. Training in what? This book introduces readers to a wide range of principles used in teaching daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities - including understanding the basics of behavior, assessing behaviors, writing plans, instructional processes, reinforcement, behavior management tips, data collection, ethical issues, and much more. It is written in a conversational tone rather than a textbook format, so it's like having a conversation with someone who has "been there and done that." This is an idea generating book designed to get you thinking about the service you provide the clients in your program.
Book Synopsis Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens by : Amelia Anderson
Download or read book Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens written by Amelia Anderson and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This edition reflects the new knowledge that has been learned about autism since the publication of the first edition, amplifies the voices of autistic self-advocates, and provides new, easy-to-replicate programming ideas for successfully serving autistic children and teens"--
Book Synopsis Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities by : Vee Prasher
Download or read book Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities written by Vee Prasher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the second in a series with the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (Series Editor: Matthew P. Janicki). These publications are designed to address the issues of health, adult development and aging among persons with intellectual disabilities. Physical health considerations of persons with an intellectual disability are attracting attention within the contexts of human rights, public health, and health promotion. Research has shown that the prevalence of certain conditions and diseases is much higher in adults with an intellectual disability than in the general population. Experts from specific healthcare specialties draw on a strong research base to discuss key physical health considerations for the intellectual disability community. The result is a core resource for practitioners, researchers, students and advocates in this field.
Book Synopsis Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan by : I. Leslie Rubin
Download or read book Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan written by I. Leslie Rubin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 2307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad overview of quality health care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It focuses on providing the reader a practical approach to dealing with the health and well-being of people with IDD in general terms as well as in dealing with specific conditions. In addition, it offers the reader a perspective from many different points of view in the health care delivery system as well as in different parts of the world. This is the 3rd , and much expanded edition, of a text that was first published in 1989 (Lea and Fibiger). The second edition was published in 2006 (Paul Brookes) and has been used as a formal required text in training programs for physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners as well as by administrators who are responsible for programs serving people with IDD. This book is considered the “Bible” in the field of health care for people with IDD since 1989 when the first edition came out.
Book Synopsis Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by : Vee P. Prasher
Download or read book Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities written by Vee P. Prasher and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully revised and expanded second edition brings together findings from research and clinical practice, with comprehensive coverage of the important aspects of physical health in persons with intellectual disability. Professionals involved in the medical and social care and support of persons with intellectual disability should have a broad understanding of the essential range of issues, and therefore this book provides a truly multi-disciplinary perspective, complete with many tables, figures, and illustrations to underline the key points. The reader is updated on ongoing developments in the general population, which will become increasingly more relevant to adults with intellectual disability. This book also acknowledges that the impact on the person and on their carers always needs to be taken into account, with treatment programs established with a multi-faceted team approach in mind. This book is aimed at an international audience of physicians and other allied health personnel concerned about the health and welfare of adults with intellectual disability. It should also be of interest to researchers, administrators, and senior program personnel engaged in this field.
Book Synopsis Developing Staff Competencies for Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities by : James F. Gardner
Download or read book Developing Staff Competencies for Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities written by James F. Gardner and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical handbook gives service providers strategies for increasing their effectiveness and maintaining their well-being while working in the challenging field of human services.
Book Synopsis Controversial Therapies for Developmental Disabilities by : John W. Jacobson
Download or read book Controversial Therapies for Developmental Disabilities written by John W. Jacobson and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-01-15 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What approaches to early intervention, education, therapy, and remediation really help those with mental retardation and developmental disabilities improve their functioning and adaptation? This book brings together leading behavioral scientists and practitioners to focus light on the major controversies surrounding such questions.
Book Synopsis Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by : Maria Ramey
Download or read book Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities written by Maria Ramey and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musical games and activities can significantly improve the social, emotional, cognitive and motor skills of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. However, many music therapy resources are written with children in mind, and it can be difficult to find suitable age-appropriate activity ideas for adults. This versatile collection of 100 group music activities is the perfect sourcebook to provide insight to music therapists who are new to working with this client group, and inspiration to those familiar with working with adults but in need of fresh ideas. Each activity is developed in depth, with clear goals and instructions, and includes easy adaptations to suit a wide range of ability levels. With accompanying online downloadable content and sheet music, this book contains a ready supply of lively and original songs that can be used by practitioners of all musical abilities. With this practical and inspiring resource, music therapists, caregivers and other professionals working with adults with developmental and cognitive disorders will never be short of age-appropriate ideas again.
Book Synopsis Health Matters for People with Developmental Disabilities by : Beth Marks
Download or read book Health Matters for People with Developmental Disabilities written by Beth Marks and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -assess individual and organizational needs --
Book Synopsis Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities by : Kiriakos Xenitidis
Download or read book Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities written by Kiriakos Xenitidis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modernises the CANDID, the widely used needs assessment tool for adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems.
