Online References and resources

• Definition of Intellectual Impairment:  American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) http://www.aaidd.org/content_100.cfm?navID=21
• Definition of Adaptive Skill areas:  http://www.aaidd.org/content_104.cfm?navID=22
• What is an Education Adjustment Program? (EAP) http://education.qld.gov.au/students/disabilities/adjustment/
• Individual Education Plan (IEP) Education QLD http://education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/learning/disability/iep/index.html
• IEP Process in Education QLD  http://education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/learning/disability/iep/stages/iep3consult.html
• Students with Disabilities in Mainstream Classrooms  http://www.dest.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/D3113371-7E2C-49FE-8017-8495030736BF/19755/InclusiveClassroomTeacherResourceFinal1.pdf
• Queenland Studies Authority - Intellectual Impairment resource: http://www.qsa.qld.edu.au/downloads/early_middle/kla_special_needs_info_intellectual.pdf
• Diagnostic Information for Intellectual Impairment from Education QLD http://www.learningplace.com.au/deliver/content.asp?pid=27371
• Educational Adjustment Program (QLD, Australia) Verification http://education.qld.gov.au/students/disabilities/adjustment/verification/ii.html
• Parents - A Guide for Parents - Education for children with a disability (Education QLD) http://education.qld.gov.au/studentservices/learning/disability/parentguide/index.html
• Play C.A.R.E http://www.playcare.unitingchurch.org.au/intellectual.html accessed on 6 March, 2011
• Classroom ideas for students with Intellectual Impairment http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/9893.aspx
• Answers to Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Intellectual Impairment.  http://learningplace.com.au/uploads/documents/store/resources/res_15550_IIbooklet_-_FAQs.doc_-_updated_2007.pdf
•   Disabilities Resources for Teaching Inclusively - handbook  http://www.umass.edu/cft/publications/DisabilitiesHandbook.pdf
• 'Simon Midgely Teaching Strategies' on the References and Links page for more details
• http://www.simonmidgley.co.uk/support/anonstrategies.htm
• Teacher Aides - Working with students with Disabilities -Intellectual Impairment - http://www.learningplace.com.au/uploads/documents/store/resources/res_32209_TA_booklet_II.pdf
• Various links to sites with resources to aid with the support of students with Intellectual Impairment from Skills4Success http://skills4success.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16
  
  

Other references and resources

Ashman, A., & Elkins, J., (1998). "Education children with special needs", 3rd edition, Prentice Hall Australia

Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability
http://asid.asn.au/

Education QLD Disability Services Support Unit
http://www.learningplace.com.au/default_community.asp?orgid=77&suborgid=491

Assistance for independent schools:
Targeted Programs Consultant
Association of Independent Schools of Queensland Inc.
Ph: (07) 3228 1515

Assistance for Catholic Schools
Queensland Catholic Education Commission
Brisbane, QLD
Ph: (07) 3224 3306

The Umbrella Network - Support Group
http://www.theumbrellanetwork.org/index.php  Townsville Region.  This website has some excellent resources and links and offers support to families who have children with disabilities.
They say  "The creation of this network came about simply - by families talking to families, sharing advice, offering suggestions and supporting each other. We realised that each family has different challenges at different times in their children's lives. Your family is not alone - The Umbrella Network is there to provide the information you need when you need it. "

Professional Development
Excellent Professional Development workshops for people working with children & adults with intellectual impairment
http://skills4success.com.au/index.php