Resources and Organizations NICHCY
Resources
- American Association on Mental Retardation. (2002). Mental
retardation: Definition, classification, and systems of supports (10th
ed.). Washington, DC: Author. (See contact information below.)
- Baker, B., & Brightman, A. (with Blacher, J., Heifetz,
L., Hinshaw, S., & Murphy, D.). (2004). Steps to independence:
Teaching everyday skills to children with special needs (4th ed.).
Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (Telephone: 800.638.3775. Web: http://www.brookespublishing.com)
- Kaufman, S. (1999). Retarded isn’t stupid, Mom! (Rev. ed.). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. (See contact information above.)
- Trainer, M (1991). Differences in common: Straight talk on
mental retardation, Down syndrome, and life. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine
House. (Telephone: 800.843.7323. Web: http://www.woodbinehouse.com)
Organizations
Sourced from: Mental Retardation Fact Sheet (FS8)
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Revision: January 2004
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