How to Teach Daily Living Skills to Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Paperback

Understanding basic behavioral principles is necessary to support adults with developmental disabilities (now called Intellectual Disabilities). This book is a conversational introduction to a variety of principles used to teach daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities - including understanding the basics of behavior, assessing behaviors, writing plans, instructional processes, reinforcement, behavior management tips, data collection, ethical issues, and much more. It's like having a conversation with someone who has "been there and done that." This is an idea generating book designed to get you thinking about the services that you provide for the clients you support.

About the Author:

John Meyers has over eighteen years' experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities. He has worked in both vocational and day programs, retiring as the director of a day program. He gained his experience by working directly with adult clients, not just studying about how to understand a person with a developmental disability. He is the author of several disability resource books.