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.
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:
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 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 individualsis 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
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.
Download or read book Workbook for Providing Home Care written by Hartman Publishing Staff and published by . This book was released on 1999-03 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 --
Download or read book Neurological Psychiatric and Developmental Disorders written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brain disordersâ€"neurological, psychiatric, and developmentalâ€"now affect at least 250 million people in the developing world, and this number is expected to rise as life expectancy increases. Yet public and private health systems in developing countries have paid relatively little attention to brain disorders. The negative attitudes, prejudice, and stigma that often surround many of these disorders have contributed to this neglect. Lacking proper diagnosis and treatment, millions of individual lives are lost to disability and death. Such conditions exact both personal and economic costs on families, communities, and nations. The report describes the causes and risk factors associated with brain disorders. It focuses on six representative brain disorders that are prevalent in developing countries: developmental disabilities, epilepsy, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and stroke. The report makes detailed recommendations of ways to reduce the toll exacted by these six disorders. In broader strokes, the report also proposes six major strategies toward reducing the overall burden of brain disorders in the developing world.
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
Download or read book Active Support written by Jim Mansell and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the Active Support model of care for people with intellectual disabilities and details how professionals can utilize these techniques in their practices. Original.
Download or read book Americans with Developmental Disabilities written by Barbara Wright and published by National Conference of State. This book was released on 1991 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Task Force report offers recommendations to state legislatures in the following policy areas: early intervention, family support, transition services, community living, supported employment, and funding for persons with developmental disabilities. Stressed is a consumer orientation which focuses on individual and family strengths and needs. For each policy area the report provides background information including why legislators should be concerned, federal activities, and state activities as well as the specific Task Force recommendations for state actions. Major recommendations in each policy area include: establish a statewide collaborative system of intervention services; create and fund family support programs for families who provide care at home for their disabled children; designate a lead agency to coordinate activities needed for a transition program for young people with developmental disabilities; increase resources for typical community residences and support services tailored to individual needs; develop strong public-private partnerships to encourage the employment of people with developmental disabilities; and develop financial goals for community services and support systems for this population. Appendixes include a statement by the National Conference of State Legislatures; a table giving state fiscal efforts in this area; and a list of 19 organizational resources. Footnotes document the report's findings and a list of acronyms is provided. (DB)
Download or read book Pathways to Employment for Adults with Developmental Disabilities written by William E. Kiernan and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating Individual Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities written by Valerie J. Bradley and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating Individual Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities: A Mandate for Change at Many Levels describes the critical steps for implementing effective individualized supports strategies. Beginning with an overview of the supports paradigm, this book examines the need for fundamental changes in current service design. Detailed chapters offer insights into creating community supports at the regional, state, local, agency, and individual levels.
Download or read book Belonging and Resilience in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities written by Jennifer L. Jones and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-27 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines belonging as a key protective factor for enhancing resilience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. It focuses on understanding intellectual and developmental disabilities and resilience from systemic and social-ecological perspectives, emphasizing the roles of professionals, families, and communities in combating long-standing segregation and health disparities experienced by individuals and families. The volume explores the dimensions of belonging across diverse professional fields using a person-centered approach that acknowledges the significant lifelong role of family members and emphasizes reflective practice for professionals. Chapters present research and innovative strategies to facilitate belonging when working alongside individuals and families. Key areas of coverage include: Family-professional partnerships in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across lifespan and community contexts. Spirituality, mental health, and identity in persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Research ethics and design in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The diverse needs, desires, and preferences of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The importance of individualized planning and approaches in fostering belonging for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Belonging and Resilience in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities is a valuable resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and related professionals in developmental psychology, family studies, public health, and social work as well as related disciplines, including education policy and politics, behavioral health, and psychiatry.
Download or read book Conscious Care and Support written by Peter Marks and published by . This book was released on 2014-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Developmental Disabilities written by Samuel L. Odom and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood. Chapters present established and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational and independent living skills. Current practices in positive behavior support are discussed, as are strategies for supporting family adaptation and resilience.
Download or read book Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities written by David W. Carroll and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2013 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents of children with disabilities confront a number of challenges and may be at risk for depressive or trauma-related symptoms. Changes in family roles and routines can cause stress for parents, siblings, and extended family alike as they confront multiple issues, including behavioural problems and frequent healthcare needs. Despite such challenges, many families derive a sense of meaning from facing their difficulties in a positive way. This book surveys the most recent empirical research on families of children with disabilities and provides guidelines and strategies for the developmental and family psychologists who support these clients. The book follows a developmental progression, first examining the immediate effects that a child's disability can have on his or her family and looking at the changes that occur as the child grows and faces new challenges. In doing so, the author examines studies employing a variety of methodologies, including quantitative research, meta-analyses, and qualitative methods such as narrative analysis. The book also describes cognitive behavioural interventions and programs that train parents to more effectively manage child behavioural problems and thereby improve family well-being.
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 2016-05-10 with total page 0 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.
