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Under Blue Skies. The Social Construction of Intellectual Disability in Western Australia.,,

A social history research project which attempts to document the lives of people with intellectual disability in Western Australia. The book also describes the institutional, social, political and professional history that has framed service policy and management in W. A. and set the direction for services.

Head Injury. A Family Matter

The central theme of this book is that the effects of an illness or disability reach beyond the individual to touch everyone in the family.

Families of Handicapped Persons. Research, Programs, and Policy Issues.

A collection of conference papers by professionals from multidisciplinary backgrounds who have worked in the field of developmental disability. The focus of the conference was on families and addressed a wide range of issues relating to the coping strategies used by families of children with a disability.

Respite Care: Support for People with Developmental Disability and their Families.

This book was written at a time when the system of care for people with developmental disability was shifting from institutional care to community-based orientation and the value of people with disability remaining connected to their family.

Parent Resource Manual

This book aims to assist families of people with disabilities to work together effectively.

Great Expectations: Ten Years On - A Parent perspective on inclusion,

Ludmilla Regos' story of her son Michael is the story of a young man with Down Syndrome whose life has not been limited by low expectations. Michael is in a regular class at high school and uses facilitated communication.

Aging and providing support for people as they age

(This article is based on a presentation given by Dr. Tim Griffin at the Annual General Meeting of Ability Options on 10/9/98. ) Dr. Griffin talked about spoke about theories that have affected aging people over time.

Implementation Issues in SRV

Should a person's right to choose come before other considerations? This article is designed to address the confusion some people face when endeavouring to implement Normalization/Social Role Valorisation (SRV). John Armstrong responds to a scenario put to him, basing his response on a SRV framework.

My Child's Future

My Child's Future' addresses the fact that, for many people with disabilities, relationships outside paid workers and family don't happen naturally. This means that families need to purposefully work towards building up relationships in their family member's life.

Medical Professionals at Risk: Doctor's Developmental Disability Discrimination Disorder

This satirical article carries a sombre message of warning. It describes 'D5, 'a dangerous and previously unclassified disorder' which 'attacks medical professionals'.