With a Little Help from My Friends...A series on contemporary supports to people with mental retardation (1998)
This series of five books provides timely, innovative and creative "possibilities" for people with mental retardation and related conditions to assure a full life in their community. Each book provides an extensive list of references/resources; glossary of terms and common acronyms. Each booklet is about 40 pages.
View or download one or all five in the series:
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"Speaking Up-Speaking Out" (Booklet #1): Provides definitions and prevalence of mental retardation, issues in the current legal system, self-advocacy and self-determination. |
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"Growing Strong" (Booklet #2): Covers issues and topics in early intervention, family supports, and the educational system. |
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"Real Lives" (Booklet #3): Provides information about services and supports in the areas of supported living, vocational opportunities, and supported recreation. |
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"I Am Who I Am" (Booklet #4): Covers a variety of specialized support needs including challenging behaviors, supports to the aging, culturally competent supports, and person-centered planning. |
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"Changing Systems" (Booklet #5): Provides information regarding issues in quality assurance and funding of supports and services. |
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