International Association for the
Scientific Study of Intellectual
and Developmental Disabilities
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Books ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA IN DOWN SYNDROME AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Category : Intellectual Disabilities
Author : Vee P Prasher
ISBN : 1-85775-608-8
Description: 'The basic aim of this book is to help carers and professionals living or working with adults with intellectual disability to understand further Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This book aims to put research into clinical practice and if as a result of this book, one person with intellectual disability has their dementia diagnosed early, treated appropriately and professionally and carers are supported with sympathy and compassion, then this book has not been in vain.' Vee P Prasher
Ageing with a Lifelong Disability
A Guide to Practice, Program and Policy Issues for Human Services Professionals Category : Intellectual Disabilities
Author : Christine Bigby
ISBN : 1-84310-077-0
Description : Based on the author's research experience and social work practice expertise, this pioneering guide provides up to date specialist knowledge about aging with a disability in the context of the more mainstream knowledge about aging processes. Dr Chris Bigby uses the concept of 'successful aging' as a framework in which to consider the issues and practicalities for older people with a pre-existing disability. Bigby presents strategies for the various challenges involved in the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of aging and proposes an integrated framework of service development and policy
Health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities
Category : Intellectual Disabilities
Author : Patricia Noonan Walsh, Tamar Heller
ISBN : 1405101032
Description : "Health of Women with Intellectual Disabilities," is the first book in the forthcoming series of books. IASSID is very pleased to thank IASSID members, Drs. Patricia Noonan Walsh and Tamar Heller, for their work in compiling this edited text. The book was launched at a special reception held at the IASSID-Europe Congress in Dublin, Ireland on June 14, 2002
Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities and the Ageing Process.
Category : Intellectual Disabilities
Author : Philip Davidson, Mathew P. Janicki, Vee Prasher
ISBN : 1405101644
Description : In common with the rest of the population, patients with intellectual disabilities are experiencing increased longevity. Evidence suggests that mental health disorders may occur in up to half of all persons with intellectual disability and that these disorders accelerate significantly with age. The purpose of this book is to highlight mental health and behavioural needs in adults with intellectual disabilities and to become a source of reference regarding a number of mental health conditions in this population as well as a sourcebook for treatments of choice.
Physical Health of adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Category : Intellectual Disabilities
Author : Vee Prasher (Editor), Mattew P. Janicki (Editor) ISBN : 1405102195
Description : "Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, edited by IASSID members Drs. Vee Prasher and Matthew P. Janicki. To order, write to Marston Book Services, PO Box 269, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England OX14 4YN. Callers can telephone +44 (0) 1235 465 500 or fax +44 (0) 1235 465 556. Email inquiries may be directed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cancer and People with Learning Disabilities
'Ageing in Place' in Disability Services - Sourcebook
The Centre for Developmental Disability Studies (CDDS) has received a grant from the Bernard Judd Foundation (The Hammond Care Group) to develop a Sourcebook about good practice in supporting people to 'age in place' or training providers in philosophy and issues of aging for people with life-long intellectual and/or physical disabilities. For more information please consult the Sourcebook-Flyer which you can download in the pdf format.
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Published By: Taylor & Francis Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability (formerly the Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities) is the official journal of the Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID). JIDD is an international, multidisciplinary journal in the field of intellectual and developmental disability. The journal publishes original qualitative and quantitative research papers, literature reviews, conceptual articles, brief reports, case reports, data briefs, and opinions and perspectives. JIDD also publishes book reviews written at the invitation of the Book Review Editor. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability is of interest to researchers, academics and professionals concerned with people with disabilities and holds an important place in university, hospital, educational and service centre libraries.
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