Toilet training
This chapter describes in detail how to toilet train your child with special needs. The importance of record keeping is discussed, and several sample record sheets are included. Read More
What do we know, what have we learned, and where do we go from here to help CLD families and youth with disabilities in the transition process?
Read the excerpt and discover what steps can be taken to help transitioning culturally and linguistically diverse (CDL) families and youth with disabilities. Read More
A century of change: Milestones in the history of intellectual disability, 1900–2013
Learn about historic milestones related to the treatment of people with intellectual disabilities with this illustrated timeline, which spans more than 100 years. Read More
Self-care assessment
Use this sample assessment to evaluate your child’s mastery and his or her motivation for the following skill sets: basic dressing. clothes selection and care, grooming and personal hygiene, and health care. Read More
Self-employment as a mainstream approach to adult life
Read the excerpt for a brief history of self-employment in regards to people with disabilities.This excerpt also provides examples of successful individuals and businesses, as well as addresses typical concerns about small business and disability. Read More
A Welcoming Congregation: Signs of Hospitality
What does it really mean to be a welcoming congregation? What does it look like to meaningfully include people with disabilities? Learn answers to these questions and more in this excerpt from Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities. Read More
Bound for success: teaching life skills
This chapter illustrates the importance of life skills instruction and discusses best practices in instruction. Specific strategies are discussed and handouts for teaching laundry skills and using an ATM are included. Read More
Good sleep habits
Parents of children with special needs should read this excerpt from Sleep Better!: A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs, Revised Edition, a guidebook to help put sleep problems to bed and help whole families get the rest they need. Read More
Promoting self-determination and self-directed learning
Read the excerpt and discover the importance of promoting self-determination for individuals with severe disabilities. This excerpt also addresses supporting self-determination in inclusive education, supporting the ongoing relationship between self-determination and opportunity, and promoting self-determination among youth from culturally diverse backgrounds. Read More
Teaching everyday skills handouts and activities
These sample handouts focus on teaching basic everyday skills, such as getting-ready skills, play skills, and self-care skills, to a child with special needs. Sample activities are also included. Read More
