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Essentials of adaptive behavior assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders
Adaptive behavior assessment measures independent living skills, including communication, social skills, personal care, and practical work skills. For individuals with intellectual disabilities, evaluation of these skills is a critical tool for measuring eligibility and can identify specific skills that must be learned before effective educational interventions can be implemented. Essentials of Adaptive Behavior Assessment of… Read more »
Library Holiday Hours
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!
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