Developmental Disabilities Research
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This collection of library materials contains information about research-based approaches to assist  children and adults with developmental disabilities.   This collection is intended to meet the diverse information needs of families, educators, and others in the community in a user-friendly way.

The materials in this collection were selected by a professional advisory committee composed of six professionals who are active researchers, clinicians or educators in the field of developmental disabilities.

The Developmental Disabilities Research Validated Library Collection was developed through a partnership of the following agencies and organizations:

The materials in the Developmental Disabilities Research Validated Library Collection are housed at the Leominster Public Library and are available to be borrowed.

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Academic Skills

Academic skills problems : direct assessment and intervention.
Shapiro, Edward S. (Edward Steven), 1951-
New York : Guilford Press, c2004.

Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior : a practical handbook.
Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole Pub., c1997.

Teaching effective classroom routines : classroom coaches
Longmont, Colo. : Sopris West, c1999.


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ADHD

ADHD in the schools : assessment and intervention strategies.

DuPaul, George J.
New York : Guilford Press, c2003.

Taking charge of ADHD : the complete, authoritative guide for parents.
Barkley, Russell A., 1949-
New York : Guilford Press, c2000.

Your defiant child : 8 steps to better behavior.
Barkley, Russell A., 1949-
New York : Guilford Press, c1998.


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Asperger's Disorder

Asperger's syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals.
Attwood, Tony, 1952-
London : Jessica Kingsley, 1998.

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Autism Psychiatric Disorder

Asperger syndrome
New York : Guilford Press, 2000.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Activity schedules for children with autism : teaching independent behavior
McClannahan, Lynn E.
Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 1999.

Behavioral intervention for young children with autism : a manual for parents and professionals.

Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed., c1996.

Educating children with autism.
Washington, DC : National Academy Press, c2001.

Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts.

Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub., c2002.

Overcoming autism.

Koegel, Lynn Kern.
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 2005, c2004.

A parent's guide to asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism : how to meet the challenges and help your child thrive.

Ozonoff, Sally.
New York, NY : Guilford Press, c2002.

Pivotal response treatments for autism : communication, social & academic development
Koegel, Robert L., 1944-
Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes, c2006.
Leominster Adult - DDR 618.9289 KOEGEL

Teaching children with autism : strategies for initiating positive interactions and improving learning opportunities.

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes Pub. Co., c1995.

Teaching developmentally disabled children : the me book
Lovaas, O. Ivar (Ole Ivar), 1927-
Austin, TX : PRO-ED, c1981.

A work in progress : behavior management strategies and a curriculum for intensive behavioral treatment of autism.
New York : DRL Books, c1999.


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Behavior Support

Antecedent control : innovative approaches to behavioral support.

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes Pub. Co., c1998.

Building positive behavior support systems in schools : functional behavioral assessment.

Crone, Deanne A.
New York : Guilford Press, c2003.

Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts.

Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub., c2002.

Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior : a practical handbook.

Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole Pub., c1997.

Positive behavioral support : including people with difficult behavior in the community.

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c1996.


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Communication Skills

The picture exchange communication system training manual
Frost, Lori.
Newark, DE : Pyramid Educational Products, c2002.T

Teaching children with autism : strategies to enhance communication and socialization.

New York : Delmar Publishers, c1995.


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Community Living Skills

Making a difference : behavioral intervention for autism
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c2001.

Steps to independence : teaching everyday skills to children with special needs.
Baker, Bruce L.
Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2004.


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Daily Living Skills

Steps to independence : teaching everyday skills to children with special needs.

Baker, Bruce L.
Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2004.


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Developing IEPs

The complete IEP guide : how to advocate for your special ed child
Siegel, Lawrence M., 1946-
Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2005.

Hopes and dreams : an IEP guide for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
Lentz, Kirby.
Shawnee Mission, Kan. : Autism Asperger Pub., 2004.

Writing measurable IEP goals and objectives.
Bateman, Barbara D.
Verona, Wisc. : IEP Resources, c2003.


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Developmental Delay

Behavioral observation : technology and applications in developmental disabilities
Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub., c2000.

Psychiatric and behavioural disorders in developmental disabilities and mental retardation
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1999.

Teaching individuals with developmental delays : basic intervention techniques.
Lovaas, O. Ivar (Ole Ivar), 1927-
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c2003.


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Down Syndrome

A parent's guide to Down syndrome : toward a brighter future.
Pueschel, Siegfried M.
Baltimore, MD : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2001.


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Identifying Qualified Professionals

Behavioral intervention for young children with autism : a manual for parents and professionals.

Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed., c1996.


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Journals

Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions

School Psychology Review


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Mental Retardation

Behavioral intervention : principles, models, and practices
Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub., c1999.

The best of AAMR : families and mental retardation : a collection of notable AAMR journal articles across the 20th century.

Washington, D.C. : American Association on Mental Retardation, c2002.

Mental retardation : definition, classification, and systems of supports.

Washington, D.C. : American Association on Mental Retardation, 2002

Positive behavior support : critical articles on improving practice for individuals with severe disabilities.

[Austin, TX] : Pro-ed and TASH, c2004.

Teaching students with mental retardation : providing access to the general curriculum.

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c2002.


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Reducing Aggression

Applied behavior analysis for teachers
Alberto, Paul.
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, c2006.

Behavior modification : principles and procedures
Miltenberger, Raymond G.
Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2004.

Challenging behavior and developmental disability
Sigafoos, Jeff.
London ; Philadelphia : Whurr, 2003.

Conducting school-based functional behavioral assessments : a practitioner's guide.

Watson, T. Steuart. New York : Guilford Press, c2003.

Communication-based intervention for problem behavior : a user's guide for producing positive change
Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c1994.

Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts.

Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub., c2002.

Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior : a practical handbook.

Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole Pub., c1997.

Individualized supports for students with problem behaviors : designing positive behavior plans
New York : Guilford Press, c2005.

Positive behavioral support : including people with difficult behavior in the community.

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c1996.

Research methods in applied behavior analysis
Bailey, Jon S.
Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, c2002.


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Reducing Tantrums

Conducting school-based assessments of child and adolescent behavior
New York : Guilford Press, c2000.

Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts.
Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub., c2002.

Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior : a practical handbook.
Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole Pub., c1997.

The measurement of behavior : behavior modification
Van Houten, Ron.
Austin, Tex. : Pro-ed, c2001.

Positive behavior support for people with developmental disabilities : a research synthesis
Washington, DC : American Association on Mental Retardation, 1999.

Positive behavioral support : including people with difficult behavior in the community.
Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c1996.

Severe behavior problems : a functional communication approach
Durand, Vincent Mark
New York : Guilford Press, c1990




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Severe Communication Delay

Augmentative & alternative communication : supporting children & adults with complex communication needs
Beukelman, David R., 1943-
Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2005.

Teach me language : a language manual for children with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and related developmental disorders
Freeman, Sabrina Karen, 1958-
Langley, B.C. : SKF Books, c1997.

Teaching language to children with autism or other developmental disabilities
Sundberg, Mark L.
Pleasant Hill, CA : Behavior Analysts, Inc., c1998.

Teaching spontaneous communication to autistic and developmentally handicapped children
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c1989.

 

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Sex Education

Just say know! : understanding and reducing the risk of sexual victimization of people with developmental disabilities.

Hingsburger, David, 1952- Eastman,
Quebec : Diverse City Press, c1995.


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Social Skills Training

Effective teaching : principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis with exceptional students
Wolery, Mark.
Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1988.

Preschool education programs for children with autism
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c2001.

Responding to problem behavior in schools : the behavior education program.
Crone, Deanne A.
New York : Guilford Press, c2004.

Right from the start : behavioral intervention for young children with autism : a guide for parents and professionals
Harris, Sandra L.
Bethesda, Md : Woodbine House, 1998.

 
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Topics in the collection:

Academic Skills
ADHD
Asperger's Disorder
Autism Psychiatric 
  Disorder
Autism Spectrum     
  Disorder

Behavior Support
Communication Skills
Community Living  
   Skills

Daily Living Skills
Developing IEPs
Developmental Delay
Down Syndrome
Identifying Qualified
  Professionals

Journals
Mental Retardation
Reducing Aggression
Reducing Tantrums
Severe
  Communication
  Delay
Sex Education
Social Skills Training