The Principles and Practices of Universal Enhancement

Thomas E. Pomeranz

ISBN 10: 189269641X / ISBN 13: 9781892696410

Published by High Tide Press, 2009

Very Good. Seller Inventory # 00080337883

Synopsis:

In this new, updated edition, industry leader Dr. Tom Pomeranz offers a wealth of strategies for supporting a person with disabilities to live a full and meaningful life. This outstanding lineup includes stories, poems, historical background and humorous illustrations. Tom makes compassionate and unequivocal arguments for the rights and freedoms of people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, or serious behavioral health issues. And, he offers the tools to back them up. Service providers and educators alike can use Tom's observations, toolkits, illustrations and checklists for staff training, as well as courses in social work, psychology, behavioral health, special education, disability studies, and more. Learn to see with the trained eye of a veteran who can spot the wrong way, the half-way, and the best way to serve and support a person who has a disability.

About the Author: Dr. Thomas E. Pomeranz, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized authority, clinician and consultant in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. A lively speaker, Tom has conducted thousands of seminars and programs throughout the United States and Canada. He created Universal Enhancement, which teaches strategies for promoting community participation and supporting people to lead a meaningful life. Dr. Pomeranz is an adjunct faculty member of Saint Louis University's School of Public Health. He also serves as president and CEO of Universal LifeStiles of Indianapolis, IN. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in special education, and a doctorate in mental health administration from Indiana University. He also completed post-graduate work in experimental psychology at the University of Notre Dame.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Principles and Practices of Universal ...
Publisher: High Tide Press
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition