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Authors: William I. Cohen, Myra E. Madnick, Lynn Nadel
ISBN-13: 9780471418153, ISBN-10: 0471418153
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Date Published: June 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: William I. Cohen

Book Synopsis

Providing a comprehensive survey of the clinical, educational, developmental, psychosocial, and transitional issues relevant to people with Down syndrome, this book addresses the needs of family members, caregivers, and professionals alike. Edited in association with the National Down Syndrome Society, this up-to-date treatment incorporates the newest developments concerning sexuality, inclusion, transition into adulthood, and legislation, as well as a discussion of the Human Genome Project and the sequencing of chromosome 21.

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From a July 2000 conference of the National Downs Syndrome Society, held in Washington, DC, 32 papers identify ideas and priorities in education, research, and advocacy. The material could interest parents and family members, expectant parents, educators, physicians, and health care professionals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
	Contributors
1	Understanding Self-Determination	3
2	Economic Independence and Inclusion	17
3	Playing the Housing "Game": People with Down Syndrome and Their Families Can Have More Control When It Comes to Housing	83
4	Having A Life	107
5	Follow Your Dreams	113
6	Life After High School	115
7	A Vision for the Twenty-First Century: A Blueprint for Change	119
8	The Gifts of Down Syndrome: Some Thoughts for New Parent	137
9	A Personal Account	149
10	Being A Dad - As I Know It	155
11	The Sibling Relationship: Attending to the Needs of the Other Children in the Family	163
12	The Special Needs Program: Estate Planning for Families with Children with Disabilities	173
13	Pediatric Health Update on Down Syndrome	187
14	The Goal and Opportunity of Physical Therapy for Children with Down Syndrome	203
15	Behavioral Concerns in Persons with Down Syndrome	215
16	Life Issues of Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome	221
17	Health care Guidelines for Individuals with Down Syndrome - 1999 Revision	237
18	Sequencing of Chromosome 21/The Human Genome Project	249
19	Nonconventional Therapies for Down Syndrome: A Review and Framework for Decision making	259
20	The Genetic Origins of Cognition and Heart Disease in Down Syndrome	275
21	The Origin and Etiology of Trisomy 21	295
22	Building Relationships/Social and Sexual Development	305
23	Food, Feeding, and Family: On the Road to Healthy Lifestyles	317
24	Down Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorders	327
25	Inclusion: Welcoming, Valuing, and Supporting the Diverse Learning Needs of All Students in Shared General Education Environments	339
26	Positive Behavioral Supports: Creative Supportive Environments at Home, in Schools, and in the Community	357
27	Postsecondary Education	377
28	Assistive Technology and Developmental Disabilities	381
29	Starting Out: Speech and Language Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Down Syndrome	395
30	Maximizing Speech and Language in Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome	407
31	Liberation from Traditional Reading and Math Teaching Methods and Measurements	421
32	Turning the Vision into Reality	439
	Index	447