An introduction to persons with moderate and severe disabilities : educational and social issues / John J. McDonnell, Michael L. Hardman, Andrea P. McDonnell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McDonnell, John J. (John Joseph), 1931-

Contributor:

Hardman, Michael L.

McDonnell, Andrea P.

Class of 1924 Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

People with disabilities--Services for--United States.

People with disabilities.

People with disabilities--Services for.

United States.

People with disabilities--Education--United States.

People with disabilities--Education.

Physical Description:

xii, 372 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston, MA : Allyn and Bacon, [2003]

Summary:

"This book addresses the critical challenges faced by people with severe disabilities in becoming full members of our society, and provides teachers with the tools they need to successfully teach this population." It examines the ways that society has historically treated this group of people and describes promising practices that will shape the future of services and programs from birth through old age." For anyone interested in learning about developmental disabilities and/or special education.

Contents:

1 Understanding People with Severe Disabilities 1

Defining Severe Disabilities 2

Historical Definitions 3

The TASH Definition 5

Definitions by Category of Disability 5

The IDEA Definitions of Severe and Multiple Disabilities 13

Prevalence 15

Causation 16

Current Issues in Assessment and Labeling 16

Definitions and Use of Norm-Referenced Tests 17

Functional Assessment 17

2 Valuing People with Severe Disabilities: Toward Effective Education and Community Service Systems 23

History of Educational and Community Services 25

The Institutional Model 25

The Developmental Model 27

The Ecological Model 30

Emerging Values in Service Programs 31

Full Inclusion 33

Natural Supports 34

Choice and Autonomy 35

3 Family, Friends, and Society: Supporting People with Severe Disabilities 40

Formal Support Networks 41

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 42

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 44

School Reform and Accountability for Students with Severe Disabilities 49

Other Government-Supported Programs 51

Advocacy Organizations 54

Natural Supports 54

Family 55

Friends 60

Community 64

4 Biomedical Issues 71

Bioethics 73

Prevention 74

Genetic Engineering 75

Organ Transplantation 77

Genetic Screening 78

Genetic Counseling 82

Abortion 83

Withholding Medical Treatment 84

Advances in Newborn Intensive Care 88

5 Multicultural and Diversity Issues 94

Key Concepts and Definitions 97

Context of Increasing Diversity 97

Diversity and Special Education 99

Culture and Key Cultural Dimensions 101

Cultural Competence 105

Importance and Need for Culturally Competent Services for People with Severe Disabilities and Their Families 108

Current Trends: Providing Culturally Competent Services 110

Honoring Differences 110

Increasing the Cultural Competence of Professionals 114

Approaches for Enhancing Cultural Competence 116

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Communication 116

Strategies for Building Rapport and Communicating Effectively 119

Cultural Mediators and Language Interpreters 120

Selected Approaches for Planning and Implementing Culturally Competent Services 124

Future Directions 129

6 Assistive Technology 138

Importance and Needs for People with Severe Disabilities 139

Aids for Daily Living 139

Communication Aids 140

Aids for Working, Learning, and Playing 141

Mobility Aids 142

Positioning Aids 142

Federal Legislation and Assistive Technology 145

Rehabilitation Act 145

Technology Related Assistance Act 145

Telecommunications Accessibility Enhancement Act 146

Americans with Disabilities Act 146

1997 IDEA Amendments 147

Identification and Functional Use of Assistive Technology Devices and Services 147

Identification of Appropriate AT Devices and Services 147

Functional Use of AT Devices and Services 148

Knowledge and Skill Competencies 151

Conclusion and Future Directions 152

7 Positive Behavioral Support 160

Prevalence of Severe Problem Behaviors 161

Life Impact 162

A Shift in Perspective on Providing Behavioral Support 162

Key Concepts and Definitions 163

Whose Problem Is It Anyway? 163

What's in a Name? Positive Behavioral Support 164

Current Definitions and Features of Positive Behavioral Support 164

Models and Strategies for Conducting Functional Assessments and Providing Comprehensive Positive Behavioral Support 166

Initial Lifestyle Assessment and Planning 166

Functional Assessment and Analysis 167

Developing and Implementing Assessment-Based Comprehensive Behavior Support Plans 172

The Competing Behavior Perspective 173

Future Directions in Behavioral Support 177

Early Intervention and Lifestyle Factors as Interventions and Outcomes 177

Broader Perspectives on Implementing Behavioral Support 177

Continued Development of Functional Assessment Technology 177

Research into Practice: Where the Rubber Meets the Road 178

8 Early Intervention Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families 185

Historical Overview of Early Intervention Services 189

Institutionalization 189

Child-Centered Early Intervention 190

Family-Focused to Family-Centered Early Intervention 191

Current Trends: Federal Legislation and Early Intervention 192

Early Intervention as Defined by P.L. 105-17, Part C 193

Family-Centered Early Intervention 195

A Philosophy of Enabling and Empowering Families 196

Expected Outcomes of Early Intervention 196

Structure and Organization: Implementing Family-Centered Early Intervention 201

Family-Directed Assessment and Selecting Intervention Goals 201

Effective Practices in Family-Centered Early Intervention 204

Natural Supports and Natural Environments 204

Transition Planning 211

Service Coordination 214

Changing Needs: Birth to Three 214

Future Directions in Early Intervention 214

Prevention and Treatment of Developmental Disabilities 214

Future Trends in Early Intervention Services 216

9 Programs for Preschool Children 226

Historical Overview of Preschool Services 228

Types of Services and Service Delivery Models 228

Philosophical and Curricular Models 233

Models of Integration and Inclusion 233

The Influence of Federal Legislation on Preschool Programs 236

Current Trends and Issues in Meeting the Educational Needs of Preschoolers with Severe Disabilities 238

Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences 238

Inclusive Learning Environments 241

Comprehensive and Individually Appropriate Interventions 245

Interventions for Young Children with Challenging Behaviors 246

Expected Outcomes for Preschool Services 248

Structure/Organization of Preschool Programs 249

Recommended Practices for Preschool Programs 249

Effective Practices for Preschool Programs: Developing and Implementing IEPs for Preschoolers 251

Team Membership and Collaboration 251

Ecologically Based Curriculum and IEP Development for Preschool Children 252

Implementing Intervention in Natural Routines and Activities 256

Transition Planning and Preschool IEPs 260

Future Directions for Preschool Programs 262

10 Elementary Programs 272

The History of Elementary Programs 274

Influence of IDEA '97 274

Influence of the Regular Education Initiative and the Inclusion Movement 275

Structure of Elementary Programs 277

The "Continuum" of Educational Services 277

Inclusive Educational Programs 280

Effective Practices 282

Student and Family-Centered Planning 282

Curriculum and Instruction Referenced to Home, School, and Community 282

Promoting Friendships and Natural Supports 296

Promoting Choice and Autonomy 297

Transdisciplinary Teaming 298

Future Directions and Issues 299

Linkages with Ongoing School Reform Initiatives 300

Integrating General and Special Education Pedagogy 300

Redefining the Roles of Special and General Educators 301

11 Secondary Programs 307

The History of Secondary Programs 309

The Influence of Federal Legislation on Secondary Programs 311

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 311

Vocational Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 and 1998 312

The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 313

The School-to-Work Opportunity Act (STOWA) of 1994 313

Structure of Secondary Programs 314

Effective Practices 315

Inclusive Education 315

Curriculum and Instruction Referenced to the Demands of Adulthood 317

Person-Centered Transition Planning 320

Securing Paid Employment 320

Developing Natural Supports 323

Future Directions and Issues 323

Student Control 323

Inclusion in the General Secondary Curriculum 324

The Structure of Post-High School Programs 326

12 Employment and Residential Programs for Adults 331

History of Employment and Residential Programs 332

Structure of Employment Programs 333

The Continuum of Employment Services 334

Supported Employment 336

Structure of

Residential Programs 340

The Continuum of Residential Services 340

Supported Living 342

Future Directions 344

Consumer Control 345

Natural Supports 346

13 Programs for Older Adults 351

Historical Overview of Services for Older Adults 353

The Structure of Services for the Aging and Elderly 354

Age-Segregated or Age-Integrated Programs 355

Community-Based or Institutional Programs 357

Future Directions 357

Definition of Elderly for Persons with Disabilities 358

Aging Caregivers and Wait Lists 358

Age-Appropriate Services 359

Collaboration between Aging and Disability Agencies 359.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: An introduction to persons with severe disabilities / John J. McDonnell ... [et al.]. c1995.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1924 Book Fund.

ISBN:

0205335691

OCLC:

49276622