On the Shelf at CCBC Libraries
Disorders of Childhood by Call Number: RJ499 .P3 2011
Intellectual Disability by
This Manual contains the most current and authoritative information and knowledge on intellectual disability, including best practice guidelines on diagnosing and classifying intellectual disability and developing a system of supports for people living with an intellectual disability. Written by a committee of 18 experts, Intellectual Disability: Definition, Classification, and Systems of Supports (11th edition) is based on seven years of work on: (1) a synthesis of current information and best practices regarding intellectual disability; (2) numerous reviews and critiques of the 10th edition of the AAIDD definition manual; and (3) feedback from the field regarding a series of articles published by the Committee. This is the first official AAIDD definition manual with the terminology Intellectual Disability.
Call Number: RC570 .C515 2010
"We're People First" by Call Number: HV3004 .C37 1996
Constraints on Language Acquisition by Call Number: P118.C673 1994
Other Useful Guides
Streaming Videos
- Festival of Dreams This program presents an inspiring look at Matt Klemets, 21, and Annalisa Ericson, 28, as they participate in the Special Olympics as well as the community of family, educators, employers, and friends who encourage them to achieve their goals. Candid interviews with the special education directors at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut; Dr. Donald Cohen, of the Yale Child Study Center; and others address both the rewards and the frustrations of working with people who have mental retardation. Note Title from distributor's description.
- Lost Child? Living with an Intellectual Disability For a person with an intellectual disability, social communications and interactions can sometimes be limited or difficult. “We don’t always know how to get the feelings out,” says Alyssa Ruzzin, whose life is the focus of this film. Coping with the challenges of an intellectual disability compounded by epilepsy, she is an inspiring speaker and a forthright advocate for the rights of people with special needs. Over the course of this documentary filmed by her brother, viewers are given an opportunity to learn more about Alyssa’s rich interior life as well as her struggles and triumphs as she deals with going to work, being in a relationship, and other day-to-day activities. By opening up to Greg and his camera, Alyssa is hopeful that she “might be helping people realize what goes on in other people’s heads when they can’t speak about it.”
Databases
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Articles on any subject. This is a good place to start.
- Education Database This link opens in a new window
Articles on primary, secondary, and higher education, special education, home schooling, and adult education.
- Education Source This link opens in a new window
Articles on early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education, and multilingual education, and health education.
- ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Articles on any subject. This is a good place to start.
Websites on Intellectual Disabilities
- American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
AAIDD, (formerly AAMR -- American Association on Mental Retardation) is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and others concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities. - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Intellectual DisabilityThe scope of this page is centralized content about individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) and associated communication difficulties across the life span.
- Project Ideal
This Website is part of a teacher preparation program intended to better prepare teachers to work with students with disabilities. Project IDEAL (Informing and Designing Education For All Learners) was made possible by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD).
Online from CCBC Libraries
Supporting Positive Behaviour in Intellectual Disabilities and Autism by
This highly practical book is an accessible and grounded handbook for addressing challenging behaviour in children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including autism. It recognises that challenging behaviour does not appear out of nowhere and is meaningful for the person exhibiting it. Behaviour can be communicative and an important signifier of underlying sensory or environmental issues. Focusing on a person-centred approach throughout, the book has advice and strategies for working with the client's families, support staff and professionals. It also presents best practice for analysing and addressing challenging behaviour in various settings such as schools, hospitals and the home, all while stressing the need to keep the human story at the heart of any assessment and intervention. Each chapter features questions for discussion or reflection and exercises for the reader to complete. Informal, frank and free of jargon, this is indispensable for professionals, parents, and anyone working with people with intellectual disability or autism.
Publication Date: 2019-12-19
The Neurodiverse Classroom by Publication Date: 2018-05-21
Academic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms by
This book provides approaches, information, and ideas for teachers of students with moderate to severe disabilities in general education classrooms.
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
GACE Early Childhood Special Education 004 by
Teacher Certification Study guide in Early Childhood Special Education for the state of Georgia.
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
