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Purchased by the Area 12 Family Care Council and donated to the Flagler and Volusia public libraries

- Books

  •   First Steps: A Guide for Parents of Young Children with Developmental Disabilities, arguably the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council’s most popular publication ever, has been revised and updated with new and relevant information of critical value to any parent or family member of a young child who has a developmental disability.
  •   *  Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome - by Dennis McGuire, Ph.D. & Brian Chicoine, M.D.
  •   The Special Needs Planning Guide, How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Life by John W. Nadworny and Cynthia R. Haddad

Videos

  •   *  Be Cool - Special Needs edition, VHS tapes dealing with teasing, anger, criticism and bullying - Developed by James Stanfield.  www.stanfield.com - These tapes are terrific!

Resources Available for borrowing from the local APD office in Daytona Beach

A12 FCC-RESOURCE LIBRARY HELD AT APD FOR LOAN
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Adolescents with Down Syndrome
 
Adolescents with Down Syndrome fills the previously existing gap in support resources for young adults
 

 

 

 

 
A parent's guide to Down Syndrome
 
Whatever your child's age this book will prepare you to respond to the challenges of Down Syndrome and enable you to help your son or daughter enjoy all the opportunities that life brings
 

 

 

 

 
A guide to successful employment for individuals with autism
 
Addressing all aspects of job placement, this source provides strategies for assessing workers, networking for job opportunities, and tailoring job supports to each individual
 

 

 

 

 
Be Cool Special Needs Edition Modules (video) 2-sets
 
module 1 - coping with teasing / module 2 - coping with anger / module 3- coping with criticism / module 4- coping with bullying donated to libraries

 

 

 

 
Caring for Children with Cerebral Palsy
 
This interdisciplinary text is the definitive reference for team based care of children with cerebral palsy
 

 

 

 

 
Children with Epilepsy, A parents guide
 
Provides vital and current information while instilling parents with the "can do" attitude as they face a condition which has been misunderstood for years
 

 

 

 

 
Community supports and aging adults with lifelong disabilities
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Consumer Pack
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Demystifying job development
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Employer incentives
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Enhancing the lives (trainers guide)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Enhancing the lives of people with disabilities
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Everybody's different
 
Features awareness activities that show us how we see differences, this book helps enrich interactions with people who have disability differences
 

 

 

 

 
Everyone can work (video)
 
Covers the following issues: self-advocacy, job coaching, learning teamwork, transitioning natural supports, and work place accommodations and adaptations. Ideal for parent, professionals and anyone else interested in the employment of people with disabilities
 

 

 

 

 
Keys to the workplace
 
For employment facilitators, rehabilitation professionals, job developers, special educators and families, this book is a testimony and a tool for ensuring appropriate, self directed employment for people with disabilities
 

 

 

 

 
Improving communication of people with Down Syndrome
 
Ideal for speech pathologist, pediatricians, educators, researchers, and AAC specialist working with individuals with Down Syndrome. And it is an excellent resource for families of people with Down Syndrome
 

 

 

 

 
It's my meeting
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
It's Working (video)
 
Learn why Supported employment works. Ideal for transition coordinators to show potential employers.
 

 

 

 

 
Job Development Pack
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Keys to the workplace
 
Skills and supports for people with disabilities. For employment facilitators, rehabilitation professionals, job developers, special educators, and families
 

 

 

 

 
Making Community a reality (video)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (2)
 
A Guide to Emotional and Behavioral Strengths and Challenges donated to libraries
More like a dance (manual)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
More than a job
 
Provides professionals with step-by-step strategies for helping people with physical and developmental disabilities find meaningful employment
 

 

 

 

 
Moving on without parents
 
Planning, transitions and sources of support for middle-aged and older adults with intellectual disability
 

 

 

 

 
No more job interviews
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
One person at a time
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Reach for the Dream
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Retarded isn't stupid mom
 
At 2 she was labeled mentally retarded; at 22 she was living on her own
 

 

 

 

 
Self-Direct employment
 
A handbook for Transition Teachers and Employment Specialist ( The all-in-one-handbook on guiding and supporting employment choices
 

 

 

 

 
Sexuality: Your sons and daughters with intellectual disabilities
 
Parents play a key role in making sure their child develops healthy sexuality, that sense of self-confidence that helps make us all well-adjusted individuals. A touching and lively book, you'll learn how to interact with your children no matter their age or ability
 

 

 

 

 
Special children, challenged parents
 
The struggles and rewards of raising a child with a disability
 
       
Special Needs Planning Guide     Donated to Libraries

 

 

 

 
Special siblings
 
Growing up with someone with a disability
 

 

 

 

 
Supported Employment in business
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Supporting workers with disabilities
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The parent to parent handbook
 
In the parent to parent handbook two moms who've been there join forces with one of the leading experts on parent to parent programs to show how these valuable programs can help you
 

 

 

 

 
The Road ahead
 
Transitioning to adult life for persons with disabilities
 

 

 

 

 
The Road you take is yours (video)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The Special Needs Planning Guide
 
How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Childs Life donated to libraries
Transition Assessment
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Whatever it takes
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Working on a dream
 
A guide to career planning and job success
 

 

 

 

 
POCKET GUIDES
 
Employer Incentives for hiring workers with disabilities
 
How job developers can consult with business to access supports for employees with disabilities
 

 

 

 

 
It's my home
 
The family/consumer pocket guide for supported living
 

 

 

 

 
It's my meeting
 
Participating in Person Centered Planning
 

 

 

 

 
Self determination: Core Principals PGN
 
Understanding the core principles needed for people with disabilities to control their own lives
 

 

 

 

 
Supported Employment
 
How to help your family member with a disability develop a meaningful career
 

 

 

 

 
Supporting workers with disabilities
 
Valuing what each of us brings to our work
 

 

 

 

 
Working with Unions
 
A job developer's pocket guide to obtaining the support of Organized Labor for the hiring of employees with disabilities
 

 

 

 

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