The Good Stuff - by Uzama Price & Daniel J Baker (Paperback)

About the Book

"This book is designed for anybody designing positive supports for people with IDD and MI, including residential, vocational, families, or in-home supports - today's direct support staff. This edited book with chapters ranging from healthy sexuality, how to respond to challenging behaviors, the need for a meaningful schedule, criminal justice engagement, and cross-systems collaboration will focus on applying positive supports. Learning how to address the whole person, summarize data collected, communicate information, and across multidisciplinary teams are critical to health of this population. This book will take a deep dive into the biopsychosocial approach, sexual health promotion, law enforcement engagement, and self-determination as the goal"--

Book Synopsis

"The Good Stuff." It's the stuff that makes us feel whole - the respect, acceptance, security, and support that allow us to be our best selves. And it's the stuff every Direct Support Professional should provide when they serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental illness (MI). In this book, NADD brings together 20 experts in the field to build a framework for creating positive, person-centered supports for people with IDD/MI, using the latest evidence-based strategies. With a focus on whole-person wellness, "The Good Stuff" empowers anyone who cares for, works with, or loves someone with IDD/MI to honor their individual's unique needs and help them live their best possible life.

About the Author

Uzama Price is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Jamaican expatriate. She is an integrated health consultant at Alliance Health Plan, a managed care organization in the state of North Carolina. In her role, she serves as the Point of Contact for Children with Complex Needs. Uzama completed her doctoral degree in education, in addition to completing a psychology program in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is currently earning her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling at Liberty University. Uzama serves as co-chair for the NADD Dual Diagnosis Specialist Committee. Dr. Dan Baker is with the Minnesota Department of Human Services, where he serves as the Positive Supports Specialist and Olmstead Agency Lead. Dr. Baker also provides clinical supervision for the Successful Life Project. Dr. Baker is involved with the design, development, and monitoring of treatment and intervention programs to align with positive supports, valued community life, and a person-centered culture. Dr. Baker's clinical focus is on positive supports, models of community and educational support, and mental wellness for persons with disabilities.