Adult

This American Life, Season Two, "Escape" episode

Type:

None

ID:

DVD 162

Location:

ASC Library

Notes:

This episode titled "Escape" is about a man with multiple disabilities who wants to gain independence from his mother who has taken care of him for years. He wants to experience adult life.

Library:

Adult

Transition

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ESCAPE - DD, An Effective Strategy-Based Curriculum For Abuse Prevention And Empowerment For Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Type:

None

Location:

ASC Library

Notes:

DVD Set, curriculum on abuse prevention techniques for adults with developmental disabilities

Library:

Adult

Developmental Disabilities

Abuse Prevention

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Understanding College Students with Autism

Author:

Hughes, Dawn Prince, Ph.D.

Publisher:

HEATH Resource Center

Type:

Article

ID:

3790

Price:

$0.00

Location:

TRAN 16

Notes:

Article describes from a personal point of view what college students with Asperger Syndrome need for success in college.

Library:

Asperger Syndrome

Adult

Personal Account

Transition Strategies

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Autism with Severe Learning Difficulties

Author:

Jordan, Rita

Publisher:

Souvenir Press; (2001)

Type:

Book

ID:

3673

Price:

$13.00

Location:

Lending Library; Danvers

Notes:

NEW 04/15/03 A pioneering book dealing with the dual diagnosis of autism with severe learning difficulties. Provides a practical guide to effective treatment/care, shows examples of how behavior should be understood and how to build on strengths and reduce problems.

Library:

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Community Supports for Aging Adults with Lifelong Disabilities

Author:

Janicki, Matthew P.; Ansello, Edward F.

Publisher:

Paul H. Brookes Publishing; (2000)

Type:

Book

ID:

3611

Price:

$56.00

Location:

Lending Library; Danvers

Notes:

NEW/DONATED 01/30/03 This book provides professionals/caregivers of older adults with developmental disabilities how to help tackle everyday challenges of aging, living w/ families, maintaining a household and dealing with community life.

Library:

Adult

Nutrition

Developmental Disabilities

Community Support

Disabilities

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Developing Staff Competencies for Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities Second Edition

Author:

Gardner, James F.; Chapman, Michael S.

Publisher:

Paul H. Brookes Publishing; (1993)

Type:

Book

ID:

3612

Price:

$39.00

Location:

Lending Library; Danvers

Notes:

NEW/DONATED 01/03/03 Book provides basic knowledge/values needed to function successfully in working with persons with disabilities. It is intended for students, new employees, volunteers and individuals who will be providing support.

Library:

Support

Adult

Developmental Disabilities

Services

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Communicating Matters a Training Guide for Personal Attendants

Author:

Collier, Barbara

Publisher:

Paul H. Brookes Publishing; (1998)

Type:

Kit

ID:

3614

Price:

$90.00

Location:

Kit 013; Lending Library

Notes:

NEW/DONATED 01/30/03 Instructional training program to better communicate with consumers who use augmentative/alternative communication.

Library:

Communication

Adult

Developmental Disabilities

Training

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Aging Rights and Quality of Life

Author:

Herr, Stanley S.; Weber, Germain

Publisher:

Paul H. Brookes Publishing; (1999)

Type:

Book

ID:

3610

Price:

$49.00

Location:

Lending Library; Danvers

Notes:

NEW/DONATED 01/30/03 This book presents international research on advances in human rights, quality assurance and service delivery for older adults with developmental disabilities. Ideal for professionals in the field of mental retardation gerontology,

Library:

Legal Rights

Support

Adult

Developmental Disabilities

Disabilities

Mental Retardation

Self-Determination