18 Jul 2007

Syndromes, Conditions - Basic Information

If you need basic information on a syndrome or condition e.g.what it is, symptoms, treatments etc. then try these sources
CONTACT A FAMILY

This organisation provides excellent basic information on hundreds of conditions and syndromes that affect children. The directory also provides contact information for support groups associated with each condition.
You can access a small number of records without paying. If you need more acceses the Library has a subscription so please contact Sheila by email library@cope-foundation.ie


NHS DIRECT

This site provides authoritative information for patients.
The site aims to provide information and advice about health, illness and health services, to enable patients to make decisions about their healthcare and that of their families.

16 Jul 2007

A screening programme for adults with Down’s syndrome

A screening programme for adults with Down’s syndrome
VOL 103, NO 3-31
Clare Backer, BSc; Nicola Jervis, PhD, BSc
Clare Backer is assistant psychologist; Nicola Jervis is clinical psychologist; both at Beechmount Resource Centre, Manchester.


ABSRACT Backer, C., Jervis, N. (2007) Health conditions and health screening in adults with Down's syndrome. nursingtimes.net

People with learning disabilities, especially those with Down’s syndrome, have a higher level of health needs than the general population. In Down's syndrome they are more likely to experience problems involving the heart, thyroid, sensory impairment, diabetes and epilepsy, and they have an increased risk of developing dementia. This article discusses the Manchester baseline dementia screening project for people with Down’s syndrome, which provided evidence on the prevalence of these health conditions and identified a lack of health screening for people with Down’s syndrome in the Manchester area.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursingtimes/pages/AscreeningprogrammeforadultswithDownssyndrome

A screening programme for adults with Down’s syndrome

A screening programme for adults with Down’s syndrome
VOL 103, NO 3-31
Clare Backer, BSc; Nicola Jervis, PhD, BSc
Clare Backer is assistant psychologist; Nicola Jervis is clinical psychologist; both at Beechmount Resource Centre, Manchester.


ABSRACT Backer, C., Jervis, N. (2007) Health conditions and health screening in adults with Down's syndrome. nursingtimes.net

People with learning disabilities, especially those with Down’s syndrome, have a higher level of health needs than the general population. In Down's syndrome they are more likely to experience problems involving the heart, thyroid, sensory impairment, diabetes and epilepsy, and they have an increased risk of developing dementia. This article discusses the Manchester baseline dementia screening project for people with Down’s syndrome, which provided evidence on the prevalence of these health conditions and identified a lack of health screening for people with Down’s syndrome in the Manchester area.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursingtimes/pages/AscreeningprogrammeforadultswithDownssyndrome

11 Jul 2007

NVQs in Nursing and Residential Care Homes

New Publications - Care Assistants
Email Library@cope-foundation.ie to order a copy.

People living in nursing and residential care homes are vulnerable to the effects of poor quality care. They rely on staff to assist them with the activities of daily living, to help them manage long term conditions and to support them in leading fulfilling lives. Care home staff need to be caring, compassionate and educated. Government now state that at least 50% of care assistants working in care homes must have a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in health and social care at level two or above.

http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/book.asp?ref=9781405157438

4 Jul 2007

Book & Article Orders During August

Book & Article Orders During August

The Library will not be open during August

Please get any new  orders to me (Library@cope-foundation.ie) by mid-July.

I've arranged to have books or articles that arrive during August will be forwarded on to you by another member of staff.

Sheila O'Flynn

Austism & Aspergers Books Donated to Library

Books Donated by Kathy Gast & David Gast, University of Georgia, as part of "Study Abroad Summer 2007", Ireland.


Attwood, T. 2007, The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome Jessica Kingsley Publishers.Ref ID: 1548Notes: 616.89 ATTW
Carey, D. J. 2005, The Essential Guide to Special Education in Ireland PrimaryABC.Ref ID: 1552Notes: 341.9 CARE
Cooper, J. O., Heron, T., & Heward, W. L. 2007, Applied Behavior Analysis, 2nd Edition edn, Pearson Education Ltd.Ref ID: 1544Notes: 616.89 COOP
Holmes, D. L. 1998, Autism Through the Lifespan : The Eden Model Woodbine House.Ref ID: 1549Notes: 616.89 HOLM
Koegel, L. K. & LaZebnik, C. 2005, Overcoming Autism : Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope that Can Transform a Child's Life Penguin Books.Ref ID: 1553Notes: 616.89 KOEG
Koegel, R. L. & Koegel, L. K. 2006, Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism : Communication, Social, & Academic Development Paul H Brookes Publishing Co.Ref ID: 1551Notes: 616.89 KOEG
Mesibov, G. B., Shea, V., & Schopler, E. 2007, The TEACCH Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Springer.Ref ID: 1541Notes: 616.89 MESI
Simpson, R. L., de Boer-Ott, S. R., Griswold, D. E., Smith Myles, B., Byrd, S. E., Ganz, J. B., Tapscott Cook, K., Otten, K. L., Ben-Arieh, J., Kline, S. A., & Garriot Adams, L. 2005, Autism Spectrum Disorders : Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth Corwin Press.Ref ID: 1550Notes: 616.89 SIMP
Snell, M. E. & Brown, F. 2006, Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities, 6th Edition edn, Pearson Education Ltd.Ref ID: 1545Notes: 616.89 SNEL
Volkmar, F. R., Paul, R., Klin, A., & Cohen, D. 2005, Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 3rd Edition edn, John Wiley & Sons, Inc..Ref ID: 1546Notes: 616.89 VOLK
Volkmar, F. R., Paul, R., Klin, A., & Cohen, D. 2005, Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, 3rd Edition edn, John Wiley & Sons, Inc..Ref ID: 1547Notes: 616.89 VOLK