An AAIDD bestseller, this guide provides step-by-step instructions on completing a functional assessment of problem behaviors commonly displayed in classrooms, support living situations, and work settings. Practitioners will find valuable information on how to identify problem behaviors, when to intervene, define particular behaviors, gather pertinent information, and develop positive behavior support plans.
Also available:
Consent Handbook for Self-Advocates and Support Staff - ISBN 0940898691 People Planning Ahead: A Guide to Community Healthcare and End of Life Wishes - ISBN 0940898985 
Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:
-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

Assessing Problem Behaviors (Innovations)

Medical Books

Mary Ann Demchak

Karen Bossert

Medicine

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This guide discusses a novel approach to the issues of consent and choice experienced by persons with mental retardation. Written byamultidisciplinary group of lawyers, program directors, and educators, the book explores policy, legal, and programmatic implications of topics vital to self-determination.
Contents -Adult guardianship and alternatives -Informed consent for health care -Consent to sexual activity -Consent to residential options -Capacity for and consent to legal representation -Capacity and the courts -Consent to extraordinary interventions -Conclusion
Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Also available:
Cross Cultural Perspectives on Quality of Life - ISBN 0940898705 Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports - ISBN 0940898810 
AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:
-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

A Guide to Consent

Joan L. Sullivan

This is a classic guide to what adaptive behavior is and its role in defining the condition of mental retardation as seen from a functional, supports-oriented perspective defined in the 1992 definition manual of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Formerly AAMR).Also available:National Goals And Research for People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 094089890XState of the States in Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 1935304003 Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

Adaptive Behavior and Its Measurement: Implications for the Field of Mental Retardation

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Edited by Robert L. Schalock

Psychology & Counseling

This workbook for self-advocates and support staff provides tools to understand and implement life decisions regarding critical consent issues for people with intellectual disabilities.Contents:-Consent and community living  Consent and the Law-Finding an attorney-Guardianship and alternatives-Advance Directive-Appearing in court-Other issues-Consumer rights and responsibilities-Sexuality and sexual expression-Your willAlso available:Assessing Problem Behaviors (Innovations) - ISBN 094089839XSocial Inclusion at Work - ISBN 0940898977Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

Consent Handbook for Self-Advocates and Support Staff

Politics & Social Sciences

Cathy Ficker Terrill

Social Sciences

In this extensive survey, two renowned quality of life experts provide a global outlook on quality of life issues for people with intellectual disability.Also available:Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice - ISBN 155810223XSocial Inclusion at Work - ISBN 0940898977 Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

Cross Cultural Perspectives on Quality of Life

Edited by Kenneth D. Keith

Forward by David Matsumoto

The Nebraska model for dealing with the condition of mental retardation has been emulated worldwide. This book contains an inspiring collection of articles on how the change occurred and is written by those who made the change happen.
Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:
-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

Out of the Darkness and Into the Light: Nebraska's Experience in Mental Retardation

History

Americas

This 64-page companion workbook to the 10th edition of the AAIDD definition manual contains practical examples, questions for consideration, definitions of key terms, and an extended case study.
This is a complete reference on understanding what mental retardation is, diagnosing the condition, and planning a customized, supports needs profile for an individual. Mental Retardation is the only definition and classification system based entirely on the concept of supports, which views intellectual disability as a condition that can be enhanced with the provision of appropriate support strategies. Developed over 10 years by an international panel of experts, Mental Retardation is the most progressive disability diagnostic system available for persons with intellectual disabilities. 
 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
 -Discusses five key assumptions on which the new definition is built -Addresses the role of intelligence in mental retardation diagnosis -Defines adaptive behavior by conceptual, social, and practical components -Expands discussion of critical issues in clinical judgment -Integrates DSM-IV and ICD-9 diagnoses and addresses relationship with other classification systems -Assesses strengths and limitations in critical life areas -Describes the optimal environment for independent functioning -Helps develop a profile of needed supports -Recommends activities to improve functioning in key dimensions -Monitors progress and evaluate personal outcomes 
Also available:
Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports - ISBN 0940898810 State of the States in Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 1935304003
Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:
-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

Workbook: Mental Retardation (10th Edition)

Robert L. Schalock

Sharon A. Borthwick-Duffy

David L. Coulter

Ruth A. Luckasson

Luckasson, Ruth A.

Ruth Luckasson

Deborah M. Spitalnik

Scott Spreat

Marc Tasse

Martha E. Snell

This volume, the companion workbook, and forms, contain everything needed to incorporate the AAIDD definition system into existing programs.This is a complete reference on understanding what mental retardation is, diagnosing the condition, and planning a customized, supports needs profile for an individual. Mental Retardation is the only definition and classification system based entirely on the concept of supports, which views intellectual disability as a condition that can be enhanced with the provision of appropriate support strategies. Developed over 10 years by an international panel of experts, Mental Retardation is the most progressive disability diagnostic system available for persons with intellectual disabilities.  FEATURES AND BENEFITS -Discusses five key assumptions on which the new-definition is built-Addresses the role of intelligence in mental retardation diagnosis-Defines adaptive behavior by conceptual, social, and practical components-Expands discussion of critical issues in clinical judgment-Integrates DSM-IV and ICD-9 diagnoses and addresses relationship with other classification systems-Assesses strengths and limitations in critical life areas-Describes the optimal environment for independent functioning-Helps develop a profile of needed supports-Recommends activities to improve functioning in key dimensions-Monitors progress and evaluate personal outcomes Also available:State of the States in Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 1935304003Quality of Life: Applications for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 0940898969 Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

Book, Workbook, and Forms Set: Mental Retardation: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports

Wil H.E. Buntinx

Alison Alya Reeve

Ellis M. Craig

Allied Health Professions

Often asked to make critical life decisions under restricted opportunities for assessment, interviews, and observations, clinicians now have a powerful, new best practices guide with concrete guidelines on how to integrate clinical judgment into their decision-making process.Written by veteran practitioners in intellectual disabilities, this is the first guide ever to systematically explore the role of clinical judgment in working with persons with intellectual disabilities. Includes 6 case studies that illustrate clinical judgment at work.Also available:Handbook on Quality of Life for Human Service Practitioners - ISBN 0940898772State of the States in Developmental Disabilities - ISBN 1935304003 Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability-Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

Clinical Judgment

Robert Schalock

Mental Health

People Planning Ahead provides a comprehensive and structured way to ensure that loved ones receive care respecting their wishes and conforming to their personal, cultural, and religious beliefs during times of chronic and terminal illness, or severe disability. The book is designed to capture detailed information on an individual - from basic health information and preferences on blood transfusions to the individual's traits and personality types.
 BENEFITS
-Provides a structured way for planners to gather and organize information on a person's values, goals, and life and turn it into a detailed life plan
-Detailed planning forms offer instructive and step-by-step examples on how to use information in real-life situations; electronic format makes it easy to store and archive information
-Author-led AAIDD training workshops available for organizations providing end-of-life care.
 Who CAN USE: 
-Professionals working in hospices, long-term care facilities, respite care, assisted living facilities, group homes, and agencies serving people with developmental disabilities. A great resource for family members.
Since 1876, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been providing worldwide leadership in the field of disabilities. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AAIDD publishes books for professionals in developmental disability in the areas of:
-Supported living -Definition of intellectual disability -Disability funding -Positive behavior support -Palliative care -Quality of life -Health

People Planning Ahead: A Guide to Community Healthcare and End of Life Wishes

Leigh Ann Creany Kingsbury

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