The Library at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community will be closed from December 22nd through January 1st. Staff will open the Library on January 2nd to walk-ins only, and email and voicemail messages will be returned beginning on January 7th. Happy holidays!
Month: December 2018
Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools
“This fully revised and updated resource helps teachers and caregivers address the challenges of caring for children with chronic health conditions and special health care needs in child care and school settings. The health issues covered include chronic illnesses, acute situations, and selected developmental and behavioral problems, with a special emphasis on children with special… Read more »
Discrete Trial Teaching: What is it?
Ever wondered what Discrete trial training (DTT) is? As you can find out in an article from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, DTT is a method of teaching. The article offers the basic tenents of DTT and how it differs from applied behavior analysis (ABA). To read the article, please visit: https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/discrete-trial-teaching-what-is-it
The SAGE encyclopedia of intellectual and developmental disorders
“Intellectual and developmental disorders are significant and growing issues that are studied across a number of disciplines. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders is aimed at students interested in psychology, counseling, education, social work, psychiatry, health sciences, and more. This encyclopedia will provide an in-depth look at a wide range of disorders, alongside… Read more »
Beyond guardianship: Toward alternatives that promote greater self-determination
“This Beyond Guardianship report explains how guardianship law has evolved, explores the due process and other concerns with guardianships, offers an overview of alternatives to guardianship, and identifies areas for further study. This report covers people with mental illness or disabilities, to include children populations and aging adult populations. Legal standards of incapacity are also… Read more »