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Chasing the intact mind : how the severely autistic and intellectually disabled were excluded from the debates that affect them most / by Lutz, Amy S. F.,1970-author.(CARDINAL)837093;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part I: the history of the intact mind -- Introduction -- Valuing the disabled child: the emergence of disability parent memoirs -- Whose fault is it? Psychoanalysis and the first autism parent memoirs -- Is there a "key"? Biomedical discourse and second-generation autism memoirs -- Part II: the case studies -- The fight to eliminate 14(c) -- The erosion of guardianship -- The resurgence of facilitated communication."In her 2006 memoir Strange Son, Portia Iversen coined the phrase "intact mind" to describe the typical cognitive abilities she believed were buried within even the most seemingly impaired autistic individuals, like her son Dov - who, at nine years old, was completely nonverbal and spent much of his time "chewing on blocks and tapping stones." Although he didn't know the alphabet, colors, or numbers; although he "could hardly point or nod his head to show what he meant"; although doctors had diagnosed Dovas "retarded" and told Iversen she "shouldn't wreck [her] marriage and destroy [her] other children's lives for his sake, when doing so was utterly and completely useless" - although all these things were true about her son, Iversen still imagined him "falling down a deep well, believed to be dead. And then years later, a light shone down that dark shaft and I could see him there, somehow still alive" (emphasis in original)"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autistic people; Autistic people; Developmentally disabled; Developmentally disabled; Parents of autistic children; Parents of developmentally disabled children;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Communication-based intervention for problem behavior : a user's guide for producing positive change / by Carr, Edward G.,1947-(CARDINAL)383250;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-232) and index.
Subjects: Developmentally disabled; People with mental disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Annual report : developmental evaluation centers / by North Carolina.Developmental Disabilities Branch.(CARDINAL)179093;
Subjects: Mental health facilities; Developmentally disabled;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Kiss of God : the wisdom of a silent child / by Ball, Marshall Stewart,1986-;
Subjects: Sayings.; Poetry.; Developmentally disabled children; Children's writings, American.; Religious poetry, American.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Kiss of God : the wisdom of a silent child / by Ball, Marshall Stewart,1986-author.(CARDINAL)658721;
The public first noticed Marshall Ball, a handicapped, nonverbal, chilp prodigy writer and thinker, in 1999 when he appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. His mesmerizing thoughts and words touched millions and have continued to inspiremany, including Chris Martin of Coldplay. With the addition of a new chapter and an introduction by Chris Martin, this is a book you will want to keep and share.-- back cover
Subjects: Sayings.; Poetry.; Developmentally disabled children; Children's writings, American.; Religious poetry, American.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Annual report / by North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities.(CARDINAL)175428;
Subjects: North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities; Developmentally disabled;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Program description : developmental day programs in North Carolina / by Munn, Duncan.; North Carolina.Division of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services.Evaluation and Research Branch.(CARDINAL)193401;
Subjects: Child development deviations; Developmentally disabled;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The complete learning disabilities resource guide. by Paterson, Stuart,editor.(CARDINAL)883138; Grey House Publishing, Inc.,publisher.(CARDINAL)381300;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes."The Complete Learning Disabilities Resource Guide has been a comprehensive and sought-after resource for professionals, families and individuals with learning disabilities since 1992. This twenty-fourth edition is the most comprehensive and current source of resources for the LD community available today .... This twenty-fourth edition, with 4,541 listings, provides a comprehensive look at the variety of resources available for the many different types of learning disabilities, from those that occur in spoken language, to those that affect organizational skills. It includes a wide array of testing resources, crucial for early diagnosis, and is arranged in subject-specific chapters for quick, effective research. ... With valuable information for not only those individuals with LD, but also for parents, teachers and professionals, this edition offers answers to legal and advocacy questions, as well as specially designed computer software and a full range of assistive devices" -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Directories.; Bibliographies.; Learning disabled; Developmentally disabled; Special education;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Handbook of developmental disabilities / by Odom, Samuel L.(CARDINAL)365694;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.The construct of developmental disabilities / Samuel L. Odom ... [et al.] -- Public policy and developmental disabilities : a 35-year retrospective and a 5-year prospective based on the core concepts of disability policy / H. Rutherford Turnbull, III ... [et al.] -- Disability research methodology : current issues and future challenges / Zolinda Stoneman -- Race, culture, and developmental disabilities / Janette K. Klingner, Wanda J. Blanchett, and Beth Harry -- General health / Wendy M. Nehring and Cecily L. Betz -- Advances in genetics / Nicole R. Tartaglia, Robin L. Hansen, and Randi J. Hagerman -- Neuroscience of developmental disabilities / Curt A. Sandman and Aaron S. Kemp -- Early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities / Carl J. Dunst -- Trends and issues in interventions for preschoolers with developmental disabilities / Judith J. Carta and Na Young Kong -- Early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder / Samuel L. Odom ... [et al.] -- Communication intervention for young children with disabilities : naturalistic approaches to promoting development / Ann P. Kaiser and J. Alacia Trent -- Advances in instruction / Martha E. Snell -- Inclusive education / Pam Hunt and John McDonnell -- Academic skills : reading and mathematics / Diane M. Browder ... [et al.] -- Social interaction interventions : promoting socially supportive environments and teaching new skills / Erik. W. Carter and Carolyn Hughes -- Augmentative and alternative communication / Brenda Fossett and Pat Mirenda -- Physical activity and youth with developmental disabilities / Georgia C. Frey -- Transition and quality of life / Linda M. Bambara, Barbara A. Wilson, and Molly McKenzie -- Employment / David Mank -- Living with support in the community : factors associated with quality-of-life outcome / David Felce and Jonathan Perry -- Independent living / Roger J. Stancliffe and K. Charlie Lakin -- Adult social relationships / Janis Chadsey -- Positive behavior support and developmental disabilities : a summary and analysis of research / Glen Dunlap and Edward G. Carr -- Mental health supports in developmental disabilities / Dimitrios Paschos and Nick Bouras -- Psychotherapeutic medications and positive behavior support / Travis Thompson, Tim Moore, and Frank Symons -- Families in context : influences on coping and adaptation / Jan Blacher and Chris Hatton -- Family impact in adulthood / Julie J. Lounds and Marsha Mailick Seltzer -- Families as partners in educational decision making : current implementation and future directions / Ann P. Turnbull ... [et al.] -- International perspectives / Eric Emerson, Glenn T. Fujiura, and Chris Hatton -- Reflections on the future of research in developmental disabilities / Steven F. Warren.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Developmental disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Minimum and desired standards and regulations for group homes for developmentally disabled adults. by North Carolina.Division of Social Services.(CARDINAL)152888; North Carolina.Division of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services.(CARDINAL)139022;
Subjects: Group homes for the developmentally disabled; Developmentally disabled; People with mental disabilities; People with mental disabilities;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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