Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
In this section is information related to ministry with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Intellectual and Developmental-Specific Resources
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The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities |
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American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities |
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The National Association for Down Syndrom |
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Tourette Syndrome “Plus” website on Tourette Syndrome “Plus” many useful resources for other disabilities as well. |
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| Children and Adults with ADD/HD |
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LD Online: Website on learning disabilities |
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Great Schools |
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| All About Mass - Student Edition | Link |
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Journey with Jesus: Call to Love by Sr. Sheila Haskett, O.S.F. Suggestions for Special Religious Education for Persons Categorized as Severely/Profoundly Mentally Retarded. Topics covered: Call to Be; Call to Respond; Call to be Loving.
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Seasons of Grace: Sacramental Preparation for Mentally Handicapped Teens and Adults by Brigid O’Donnell.
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| Catechists for All Children by Dr. Joseph White and Ana Arista White, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing, 2002. Offers insights and methods for accommodating unique emotional and behavioral needs in the classroom. Available from Our Sunday Visitor, 800-348-2440, |
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| Awakening Spiritual Dimensions: Prayer Services with Persons with Severe Disabilities by Fr. William Gillum, OFM Cap. |
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Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar, and More! byMartin L. Kutscher, MD with contributions from Tony Attwood, Ph.D. and Robert R. Wolff, M.D. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005.
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Eagle Eyes: A Child’s Guide to Paying Attention by Jeanne Gehret, M.A. |
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Mental Retardation and Intellectual Disabilities: Teaching Students Using Innovative and Research-Based Strategies by Michael L. Wehmeyer and Martin Agran. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing & AAMR, 2005.
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Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception by Thom Hartmann. Introd. by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., For. by Michael Popkin, Ph.D. rev. ed. Grass Valley, CA: Mythical Intelligence, Inc., 1997. |
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All About Attention Deficit Disorder by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D. Glen Ellyn, IL: Child Management Inc, 1996. |
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Journals |
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Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis |
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Research in Developmental Disabilities |
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Behavior Modification |
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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
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Journal of Behavioral Education |
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Foundational Documents for Disability Ministry
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Catechetical Resources
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| Access and Inclusion Models | Word | ||
| Sacramental Guidelines (USCCB - 1995) |
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| Continuum of Models for Religious Education | Word | ||
| Individual Religious Education Plan | Word | ||
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Ministry Tools
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| Papal Message on World Day of the Sick | Link | ||
| Pastoral Statement (Order from USCCB)(1978) | Link | ||
| Pastoral Statement - Large Print | Word | ||
| Welcome and Justice (USCCB -1998) |
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| Opening Doors to Welcome and Justice/ Parish Guide (Order from USCCB) |
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| Quotes from Documents | Word | ||
| Evolving Definition of Disability |
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| Bibliography | Word | ||
| National Directory for Catechesis (Order from USCCB) | Link | ||
