Developing staff competencies for supporting people with developmental disabilities : an orientation handbook

Author(s)

    • Gardner, James F.
    • Chapman, Michael S.

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Developing staff competencies for supporting people with developmental disabilities : an orientation handbook

by James F. Gardner and Michael S. Chapman

P.H. Brookes, c1993

2nd ed

Available at  / 2 libraries

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Note

Rev. ed. of: Staff development in mental retardation services. c1985

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents of Works

  • An introduction to developmental disabilities
  • Historical and contemporary trends in services
  • The principle of normalization
  • Legal rights of persons with developmental disabilities
  • The process of assessment
  • The interdisciplinary team process
  • Developing instructional strategies
  • Identifying and measuring behaviors
  • Principles of behavior intervention
  • Human sexuality
  • Leisure and recreation
  • Adaptive technology
  • Supported employment
  • Coping with stress and burnout
  • Working with families
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Drugs and medications
  • Management responsibilities
  • Maintaining and enhancing quality of services

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