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Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence (1)

by Nancy Perry

Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care ... More

Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence (2) (Central Oregon)

by Nancy Perry

Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care ... More

Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence (3) (Coast)

by Nancy Perry

Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care ... More

Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence (4) (Medford)

by Nancy Perry

Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care ... More

Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence (5) (Hood River)

by Nancy Perry

Children on the Autism Spectrum often grow up to find they are unable to cope effectively with the challenges of adult life. This book shows that, with the appropriate lifelong care ... More

After School Then What? A Resource Guide for Transition Planning

by Direction Services Porltand Public Schools

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Change is A Choice

by Larsen, Earnie & Hegarty, Carol

The author of From Anger to Forgiveness, Earnie Larson is one of the nation's most sought-after authors, lecturers, and counselors. Sharing the traits that create well-being, Larsen shows how family patterns ... More

Disability And The family A Guide To Decisions For Adulthood

by Turnbull III, Rutherford; Bronicki, G.J.; Summers, Jean & Roeder-Gordon, Constance

Focusing of helping answer families' questions concerning the future needs of their family member with a disability, this practical, easy-to-use guide presents a plan that respects choices of the adolescent or ... More

Going to College - Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities

by Getzel, Elizabeth & Wehman, Paul

Filled with case studies, best practices, program guidelines, and strategies, this is a required resource for anyone who educates or coordinates services for individuals with disabilities. Readers will discover their part ... More

Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities

by Roffman, Arlyn

Parents of teens with learning disabilities face a wide range of questions and concerns regarding the education of their children. Periods of transition, particularly the movement through high school to the ... More

Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs Through the Transition from School to Adult Life

by Korpi, Mary

Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs through the Transition from School to Adult Life is an excellent resource for both parents and educators who support young adults as they exit the ... More

Independence Without Sight or Sound

by Sauerburger, Dona

Suggestions for practitioners working with deaf-blind adults. More

Make the Day Matter!

by Walker, Pamela

This book focuses on the importance of work and other meaningful daytime involvements (volunteer work, education, relationships, and other types of community participation) in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. ... More

Managing Transitions

by Bridges, William

Text explains in detail how successful organizational change takes place when employees have a purpose, a mental picture, a plan for, and a part to play in that change. Updated and ... More

Need a Helping Hand?

by Arc of Multnomah County

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Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs: Everything You Need to Know to Plan for and Protect Your Child's Future (1)

by Peggy Lou Morgan

Every parent of a child with disabilities knows just how overwhelming and frustrating it can be. When these children enter adulthood, the difficulties can become even greater. Many parents are tempted ... More

Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs: Everything You Need to Know to Plan for and Protect Your Child's Future (2) (Coast)

by Peggy Lou Morgan

Every parent of a child with disabilities knows just how overwhelming and frustrating it can be. When these children enter adulthood, the difficulties can become even greater. Many parents are tempted ... More

Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs: Everything You Need to Know to Plan for and Protect Your Child's Future (3) (Medford)

by Peggy Lou Morgan

Every parent of a child with disabilities knows just how overwhelming and frustrating it can be. When these children enter adulthood, the difficulties can become even greater. Many parents are tempted ... More

Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs: Everything You Need to Know to Plan for and Protect Your Child's Future (4) (Central Oregon)

by Peggy Lou Morgan

Every parent of a child with disabilities knows just how overwhelming and frustrating it can be. When these children enter adulthood, the difficulties can become even greater. Many parents are tempted ... More

Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs: Everything You Need to Know to Plan for and Protect Your Child's Future (5) (Hood River)

by Peggy Lou Morgan

Every parent of a child with disabilities knows just how overwhelming and frustrating it can be. When these children enter adulthood, the difficulties can become even greater. Many parents are tempted ... More

Pasos Hacia Una Vida Independiente

by Baker, Bruce & Brightman, Alan

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Pathways to Successful Transition for Youth with Disabilities: A Developmental Process (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

by Carol A. Kochhar-Bryant; Gary Greene

Bringing together the expertise of two of the most experienced scholars in transition personnel preparation this up-to-date text offers a balanced presentation of theory, research, and practice in regard to career ... More

Preparing for life

by Baker, Jed

A comprehensive resource for students on the autism spectrum preparing for life after high school, best-selling author/counselor Dr. Jed Baker offers "life skills training" on subjects such as non-verbal cues, body ... More

Steps To Independence - Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs 3rd Edition

by Baker, Bruce & Brightman, Alan

Each chapter breaks down into specific steps on how to teach everyday skills like toilet training, homecare skills (dressing, feeding) as well as behaviour management - it contains advice and charts ... More

Steps To Independence - Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special Needs 4th Edition

by Baker, Bruce & Brightman, Alan

Each chapter breaks down into specific steps on how to teach everyday skills like toilet training, homecare skills (dressing, feeding) as well as behaviour management - it contains advice and charts ... More

Supporting Young Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind in Their Communities

by Everson, Jane

The goal of this book is to guide service providers, family members, and friends in providing transition services to young adults who are deaf-blind. As such, it represents an effort to ... More

Survival Strategies for Going Abroad: A Guide for People with Disabilities

by Laura Hershey

In Survival Strategies, more than twenty experienced travelers with disabilities share stories, tips and resources related to participating in international programs. This easy-to-use guide addresses the disability-related aspects of going on ... More

The K & W Guide to Colleges For Students with Learning Disabilities

by Kravets, Marybeth & Wax, Imy

A comprehensive resource for selecting the right college for students with learning disabilities, the K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities includes profiles of over 300 schools, advice from ... More

Transition Magician

by Larson, Nola; Henthorne, Mary & Plum, Barbara

This book, developed by experienced and creative professionals, is a welcome addition to the field of early childhood. It's packed full of creative ideas for enhancing the quality of services to ... More

Transition Magician 2: More Strategies for Guiding Young Children in Early Childhood Programs

by Mary Henthorne; Nola Larson & Ruth Chvojicek

You get more of the same easy-to-do, but jaw-droppingly effective, techniques that will save you countless hours of classroom instruction. More

Transition Magician For Families (purple frame)

by Chvojicek, Ruth; Henthorne, Mary & Larson, Nola

Helping parents and children with everyday routines;how to end chaos and make the most of environments and schedules to guide children through smooth transitions. Easy to reproduce activities. More

Transition Magician For Families (purple frame) (1)

by Ruth Chvojicek; Mary Henthorne & Nola Larson

With the first two titles in the Transition Magician series, teachers and providers learned how to end the chaos and make the most of environments and schedules to guide children through ... More

Transition Magician For Families (purple frame) (2)

by Ruth Chvojicek; Mary Henthorne & Nola Larson

With the first two titles in the Transition Magician series, teachers and providers learned how to end the chaos and make the most of environments and schedules to guide children through ... More

Transitions Making Sense of Life's Changes

by Bridges, William

Whether switching jobs or moving house, leaving school or retiring, change brings both opportunities and turmoil. Most of us struggle through such periods. This classic book shows how making a successful ... More

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