Developmental Disabilities Research
Validated Library Collection

This collection of library materials contains information about research-based approaches to assist  children and adults with developmental disabilities.   This collection is intended to meet the diverse information needs of families, educators, and others in the community in a user-friendly way.

The materials in this collection were selected by a professional advisory committee composed of six professionals who are active researchers, clinicians or educators in the field of developmental disabilities.

The Developmental Disabilities Research Validated Library Collection was developed through a partnership of the following agencies and organizations:

The materials in the Developmental Disabilities Research Validated Library Collection are housed at the Leominster Public Library and are available to be borrowed.

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Academic Skills

Academic skills problems : direct assessment and intervention.
Shapiro, Edward S. (Edward Steven), 1951-
New York : Guilford Press, c2004.

Curriculum and assessment for students with moderate and severe disabilities
Browder, Diane M.
New York : Guilford Press, c2001

Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior : a practical handbook.

Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole Pub., c1997.

The Syracuse community-referenced curriculum guide for students with moderate and severe disabilities
Ford, Alison
Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c1989

Teaching effective classroom routines : classroom coaches
Longmont, Colo. : Sopris West, c1999.

Teaching language arts, math, and science to students with significant cognitive disabilities
Browder, Diane
Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 2006


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ADHD

ADHD in the schools : assessment and intervention strategies.

DuPaul, George J.
New York : Guilford Press, c2003.

Taking charge of ADHD : the complete, authoritative guide for parents.

Barkley, Russell A., 1949-
New York : Guilford Press, c2000.

Your defiant child : 8 steps to better behavior.
Barkley, Russell A., 1949-
New York : Guilford Press, c1998.


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Asperger's Disorder

Asperger's syndrome : a guide for parents and professionals.
Attwood, Tony, 1952-
London : Jessica Kingsley, 1998.

A parent's guide to asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism : how to meet the challenges and help your child thrive
Ozonoff, Sally, Dawson, Geraldine and McPartland, James.

New York
, NY : Guilford Press, c2002

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Autism Psychiatric Disorder

Asperger syndrome
New York : Guilford Press, 2000.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Activity schedules for children with autism : teaching independent behavior

McClannahan, Lynn E.
Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 1999.

Autism : behavior-analytic perspectives
Ghezzi, Patrick M. , Williams, W. Larry  and Carr, James E.

Reno
, Nev. : Context Press, c1999.

Behavioral intervention for young children with autism : a manual for parents and professionals.
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed., c1996.

Educating children with autism.

Washington, DC : National Academy Press, c2001.

Effective practices for children with autism : educational and behavioral support interventions that work
Luiselli, James K., ed.
New York : Oxford University Press, 2008

Evidence-based practice and autism in the schools : a guide to providing appropriate interventions to students with autism spectrum disorders
National Autism Center

Randolph
, Mass. : National Autism Center, c2009

Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts.
Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub., c2002.

National Autism Center's national standards project : findings and conclusions : addressing the need for evidence-based practice guidelines for autism spectrum disorders
National Autism Center

Randolph
, Mass. : National Autism Center, c2009

Overcoming autism.
Koegel, Lynn Kern.
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 2005, c2004.

A parent's guide to asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism : how to meet the challenges and help your child thrive.

Ozonoff, Sally.
New York, NY : Guilford Press, c2002.

Pivotal response treatments for autism : communication, social & academic development

Koegel, Robert L., 1944-
Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes, c2006.

Teaching children with autism : strategies for initiating positive interactions and improving learning opportunities.

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes Pub. Co., c1995.

Teaching developmentally disabled children : the me book
Lovaas, O. Ivar (Ole Ivar), 1927-
Austin, TX : PRO-ED, c1981.

A work in progress : behavior management strategies and a curriculum for intensive behavioral treatment of autism.
New York : DRL Books, c1999.


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Behavior Support

Antecedent control : innovative approaches to behavioral support.

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes Pub. Co., c1998.

Behavioral support, 2nd ed.
Janney, Rachel
Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2008

Building positive behavior support systems in schools : functional behavioral assessment.
Crone, Deanne A.
New York : Guilford Press, c2003.

Designing positive behavior support plans, 2nd ed.
Bambara, Linda M.
Washington, DC : American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, c2009

Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts.
Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub., c2002.

Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior : a practical handbook.

Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole Pub., c1997.

Parenting the strong-willed child : the clinically proven five-week program for parents of two- to six-year-olds. 3rd ed.
Forehand, Rex and Long, Nicholas
New York : McGraw-Hill, c2010

Positive behavioral support : including people with difficult behavior in the community.
Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c1996.


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Communication Skills

How to talk to parents about autism
Sanders, Roy Q.
New York : W.W. Norton & Co., c2008

The picture exchange communication system training manual

Frost, Lori.
Newark, DE : Pyramid Educational Products, c2002.T

Teaching children with autism : strategies to enhance communication and socialization.

New York : Delmar Publishers, c1995.

Teaching communication skills to students with severe disabilities,
2nd ed.

Downing, June E.
Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2005

Working with parents and families of exceptional children and youth : techniques for successful conferencing collaboration, 3rd ed.
Simpson, Richard L.
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c1996


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Community Living Skills

Making a difference : behavioral intervention for autism
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c2001.

Steps to independence : teaching everyday skills to children with special needs.
Baker, Bruce L.
Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2004.


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Daily Living Skills

Steps to independence : teaching everyday skills to children with special needs.

Baker, Bruce L.
Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2004.


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Developing IEPs

The complete IEP guide : how to advocate for your special ed child
Siegel, Lawrence M., 1946-
Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2005.

Hopes and dreams : an IEP guide for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
Lentz, Kirby.
Shawnee Mission, Kan. : Autism Asperger Pub., 2004.

Writing measurable IEP goals and objectives.
Bateman, Barbara D.
Verona, Wisc. : IEP Resources, c2003.


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Developmental Delay

Behavioral observation : technology and applications in developmental disabilities
Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub., c2000.

Psychiatric and behavioural disorders in developmental disabilities and mental retardation
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1999.

Teaching individuals with developmental delays : basic intervention techniques.
Lovaas, O. Ivar (Ole Ivar), 1927-
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c2003.


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Down Syndrome

A parent's guide to Down syndrome : toward a brighter future.
Pueschel, Siegfried M.
Baltimore, MD : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2001.


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Identifying Qualified Professionals

Behavioral intervention for young children with autism : a manual for parents and professionals.

Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed., c1996.



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Intellectual Disability

Behavioral intervention : principles, models, and practices

Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub., c1999.

The best of AAMR : families and mental retardation : a collection of notable AAMR journal articles across the 20th century.

Washington, D.C. : American Association on Mental Retardation, c2002.

Mental retardation : definition, classification, and systems of supports.

Washington, D.C. : American Association on Mental Retardation, 2002

Positive behavior support : critical articles on improving practice for individuals with severe disabilities.

[Austin, TX] : Pro-ed and TASH, c2004.

Teaching students with mental retardation : providing access to the general curriculum.

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2006.


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Journals

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Mental Health Services


Mental health services for adults with intellectual disability :
strategies and solutions

Edited by Nick Bouras and Geraldine Holt.
Psychology Press, 2010

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Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders

Psychiatric and behavioural disorders in developmental
disabilities and mental retardation

Bouras, Nick
Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1999



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Reducing Aggression

Applied behavior analysis for teachers

Alberto, Paul.
Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, c2006.

Behavior modification : principles and procedures
Miltenberger, Raymond G.
Belmont, CA : Thomson/Wadsworth, c2004.

Challenging behavior and developmental disability

Sigafoos, Jeff.
London ; Philadelphia : Whurr, 2003.

Conducting school-based functional behavioral assessments : a practitioner's guide.

Watson, T. Steuart. New York : Guilford Press, c2003.

Communication-based intervention for problem behavior : a user's guide for producing positive change

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c1994.

Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts.

Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub., c2002.

Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior : a practical handbook.

Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole Pub., c1997.

Individualized supports for students with problem behaviors : designing positive behavior plans

New York : Guilford Press, c2005.

Positive behavioral support : including people with difficult behavior in the community.

Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c1996.

Research methods in applied behavior analysis

Bailey, Jon S.
Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications, c2002.


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Reducing Tantrums

Conducting school-based assessments of child and adolescent behavior
New York : Guilford Press, c2000.

Families and positive behavior support : addressing problem behavior in family contexts.
Baltimore, MD : P.H. Brookes Pub., c2002.

Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior : a practical handbook.
Pacific Grove, CA : Brooks/Cole Pub., c1997.

The measurement of behavior : behavior modification
Van Houten, Ron.
Austin, Tex. : Pro-ed, c2001.

Positive behavior support for people with developmental disabilities : a research synthesis
Washington, DC : American Association on Mental Retardation, 1999.

Positive behavioral support : including people with difficult behavior in the community.
Baltimore : P.H. Brookes, c1996.

Severe behavior problems : a functional communication approach
Durand, Vincent Mark
New York : Guilford Press, c1990




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Severe Communication Delay

Augmentative & alternative communication : supporting children & adults with complex communication needs
Beukelman, David R., 1943-
Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., c2005.

Teach me language : a language manual for children with autism, Asperger's syndrome, and related developmental disorders
Freeman, Sabrina Karen, 1958-
Langley, B.C. : SKF Books, c1997.

Teaching language to children with autism or other developmental disabilities
Sundberg, Mark L.
Pleasant Hill, CA : Behavior Analysts, Inc., c1998.

Teaching spontaneous communication to autistic and developmentally handicapped children
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c1989.

 

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Sex Education

Just say know! : understanding and reducing the risk of sexual victimization of people with developmental disabilities.

Hingsburger, David, 1952- Eastman,
Quebec : Diverse City Press, c1995.


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Social Skills Training

Effective teaching : principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis with exceptional students
Wolery, Mark.
Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1988.

Preschool education programs for children with autism
Austin, Tex. : Pro-Ed, c2001.

Responding to problem behavior in schools : the behavior education program.
Crone, Deanne A.
New York : Guilford Press, c2004.

Right from the start : behavioral intervention for young children with autism : a guide for parents and professionals, 2nd ed.
Harris, Sandra L.
Bethesda, Md : Woodbine House, 2007.

 
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Topics in the collection:

Academic Skills
ADHD
Asperger's Disorder
Autism Psychiatric 
  Disorder
Autism Spectrum     
  Disorder

Behavior Support
Communication Skills
Community Living  
   Skills

Daily Living Skills
Developing IEPs
Developmental Delay
Down Syndrome
Identifying Qualified
  Professionals

Intellectual Disability
Journals
Mental Health
  Services

Psychiatric and
  Behavioral
  Disorders
  
Reducing Aggression
Reducing Tantrums
Severe
  Communication
  Delay
Sex Education
Social Skills Training