| Description |
xxiii, 289 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Stars / Meredith Leslie Martin -- My adult life up to now / Jason A. Kingsley -- Optimal health care and medical concerns / Siegfried M. Pueschel -- Life Experiences / Jennifer Cunningham -- My life as a special tomato / Carolyn Hansen Bergeron -- Are psychiatric disorders of concern in adults with Down Syndrome? / Siegfried M. Pueschel and Beverly A. Myers -- Positive behavior support process for adults with down syndrome and challenging behavior / Rose Iovannone -- Self before sex : perspectives on support, self-esteem, and sexuality / Karin Melberg Schwier, with invited contributions from Dave Hartzog, Nannie Sanchez, Stefanie Ward, Karen Taylor, and Jim Schwier -- Having a life / Jeffery D. Mattson -- Person-centered and collaborative supports for college success / Cate Weir -- College years and future job / Andrew Lee Jones -- Work and vocational training for individuals with Down Syndrome / Paul Wehman, Pam Targett, and Jacob A. Neufeld -- The future is ours / Chris Burke -- Aiming high / Mia Peterson -- Supporting adults to live in the community : beyond the continuum / Steven J. Taylor -- Independent / Katie Maly -- Recreation through Special Olympics : sports, fitness and well-being / Siegfried M. Pueschel and Courtney Pastorfield -- Imagine the possibilities / Karen Elizabeth Gaffney -- Contribution and community life : fostering social relationships, community participation and full inclusion / Angela Novak Amado and K. Charlie Lakin -- My life so far / Steven William Sauter -- Life is good / Joel C. Peterson -- My story / Sujeet S. Desai -- Guardianship and its alternatives / Robert D. Dinerstein -- Advocacy and adults with Down Syndrome / Steven M. Eidelman -- My life / Christine D. Maxwell -- My life on the "up"-side of my Down Syndrome disability / Ann M. Forts -- My wonderful life / Karen Toff |
| Subject |
Down syndrome.
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Down syndrome -- Patients -- Biography.
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| Added Author |
Pueschel, Siegfried M.
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| ISBN |
1557668116 paperback |
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9781557668110 paperback |
| Standard No. |
9781557668110 |
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