National goals and research for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
editors, K. Charlie Lakin and Ann P. Turnbull.
- Washington, DC American Association on Mental Retardation 2005.
- xxviii, 388 p. 26 cm.
Based on a conference entitled Keeping the Promises: National Goals, State of Knowledge, and Research Agenda for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities held in early 2003 in Washington, D.C.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-388).
Introduction: keeping promises to Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities -- Young children with or at risk for developmental disabilities -- Effective education in the least restrictive setting -- Transitions from home and school to the roles and supports of adulthood -- Positive support for behavioral, mental health, communication, and crisis needs -- Comprehensive health supports and health promotion -- Biomedical research for primary and secondary prevention -- Employment and productive life roles -- Access and support for community lives, homes, and social roles -- Support of families and family life across the lifespan -- Self-advocacy, self-determination, and social freedom and opportunity -- Emerging technologies -- Healthy aging and community participation.
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