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Service utilization patterns of adults with intellectual disabilities: A Comparison of Puerto Rican and Non-Latino White Families

Service utilization patterns of adults with intellectual disabilities: A Comparison of Puerto Rican and Non-Latino White Families (2002). Magana, S., Seltzer, M.M., and Krauss, M.W. Journal of Gerontological Social Work , 37(3-4), 65-86.http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/family/pubs/CulturalPubs/2002_service%20utiliz.pdf

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Grandparents raising grandchildren with developmental disabilities

Grandparents raising grandchildren with developmental disabilities (2002). Heller, T., & Ganguly, R. This paper examines the demographics of grandparent caregivers of children and adults with developmental disabilities, their reasons for assuming this role, their needs, concerns and challenges. Additionally it reviews supportive interventions for this population and implications for the aging network in designing and

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Adolescents and Adults With Autism, Report #1: A Book of Quotes: Shared Experiences of Families of Adolescents and Adults with Autism

Adolescents and Adults With Autism, Report #1: A Book of Quotes: Shared Experiences of Families of Adolescents and Adults with Autism (2002). Seltzer, M.M., Krauss, M.W., Greenberg, J.S., Leavitt, L., Magana, S. & Orsmond, G.I. This report is based on interviews with more than 400 parents caring for a son or daughter with autism. This

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Adolescents and Adults with Autism, Report #2: A Profile of Adolescents and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Adolescents and Adults with Autism, Report #2: A Profile of Adolescents and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders (2002). Seltzer, M.M., Krauss, M.W., Greenberg, J.S., Leavitt, L., Magana, S. & Orsmond, G.I. This report presents the objectives, methodology, and initial findings of the first large-scale research study of 405 adolescents and adults with autism and spectrum

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Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Reflections From Adult Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Report #3

Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Reflections From Adult Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Report #3 (2002). Krauss, M.W., Seltzer, M.M., Greenberg, R., Orsmond, G.I. & Magana, S. This report presents siblings’ perspectives on having a brother or sister with autism. It is based on a study of caregiving that

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Adolescents and Adults With Autism: Recommended Resources From Families, Report #4

Adolescents and Adults With Autism: Recommended Resources From Families, Report #4 (2002), Krauss, M.W., Seltzer, M.M., Greenberg, R., Orsmond, G.I. & Magana, S. This report contains the books, videos, and internet web sites that helped families learn more about their son or daughter’s autism spectrum disorder. Families recommended these resources in a study of more

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Impact of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions on Function and Living Situation Status With People Who Are Aging With Developmental Disabilities

Impact of Assistive Technology and Environmental Interventions on Function and Living Situation Status With People Who Are Aging With Developmental Disabilities (2002). Hammel, J., Lai, J, & Heller, T. Disability and Rehabilitation, 24(1-3), 93-105.

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