Authors: Siegfried M. Ed. Pueschel
ISBN-13: 9781557668110, ISBN-10: 1557668116
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Brookes, Paul H. Publishing Company
Date Published: June 2006
Edition: New Edition
People with Down syndrome are living longer, fuller lives than ever before and now for the first time ever, there’s a comprehensive, reader-friendly book on the social, clinical, legal, and personal issues they’ll navigate in adulthood. Internationally recognized authority Siegfried Pueschel blends contributions from respected experts with first-person essays by adults with Down syndrome themselves. Together, they answer readers' critical questions about what adults experience and how to support their goals, dreams, choices, and overall well-being. Readers will get research-supported information and practical advice on
•addressing medical and mental health issues
•fostering social relationships
•using person-centered supports to help young adults succeed in college
•helping people with Down syndrome develop self-esteem and healthy sexuality
•promoting community employment through methods such as vocational education, transition planning, and supported employment
•ensuring that adults have choices and control over their living arrangements
•considering alternatives to guardianship as individuals reach adulthood
•encouraging healthy living through participation in recreational events
Ideal for sharing with families of individuals with Down syndrome, this book is also an invaluable reference for a wide range of professionals, including educators, clinicians, direct support professionals, transition specialists, and employment specialists. Informative and insightful, this landmark volume will help families and professionals support adults with Down syndrome as they build healthy, satisfying, andindependent lives.
1 | Stars | 1 |
2 | My adult life up to now | 5 |
3 | Optimal health care and medical concerns | 9 |
4 | Life experiences | 47 |
5 | My life as a special tomato | 51 |
6 | Are psychiatric disorders of concern in adults with Down syndrome? | 55 |
7 | Positive behavior support process for adults with Down syndrome and challenging behavior | 69 |
8 | Self before sex : perspectives on support, self-esteem, and sexuality | 105 |
9 | Having a life | 127 |
10 | Person-centered and collaborative supports for college success | 131 |
11 | College years and future job | 143 |
12 | Work and vocational training for individuals with Down syndrome | 145 |
13 | The future is ours | 165 |
14 | Aiming high | 169 |
15 | Supporting adults to live in the community : beyond the continuum | 173 |
16 | Independent | 183 |
17 | Recreation through Special Olympics : sports, fitness, and well-being | 187 |
18 | Imagine the possibilities | 197 |
19 | Contribution and community life : fostering social relationships, community participation, and full inclusion | 201 |
20 | My life so far | 225 |
21 | Life is good | 227 |
22 | My story | 229 |
23 | Guardianship and its alternatives | 235 |
24 | Advocacy and adults with down syndrome | 259 |
25 | My life | 277 |
26 | My life on the "UP"-side of my Down syndrome disABILITY | 279 |
27 | My wonderful life | 283 |