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Databases

MultiSearch
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DSM-5 (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
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DSM-V-TR (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and several textbooks from the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Use Firefox to search this tool. Search will not work with Internet Explorer.
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NORD
Searchable database for reports on more than 1,150 diseases and syndromes.

Nursing and Allied Health Source
Indexes over 250 leading full-text journals covering nursing and allied health. Plus 130 Medcom Video Training programs. Also includes Culture Competency Briefs by ethnicity and religion.
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RxTx
Compendium of Pharmaceuticals & Specialties (CPS), E-CPS, drug therapy & patient care. Please note, your browser must allow pop ups. Database times out after 30 min. Not Mac compatible.
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PubMed
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Open access medical, biomedical, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pre-clinical sciences database. Please note: PubMed is currently working best with PC browsers.
CPS
Compendium of Pharmaceuticals & Specialties (CPS), E-CPS, drug therapy & patient care. Please note, your browser must allow pop ups. Database times out after 30 min. Not Mac compatible.
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Alt Health Watch
This database carries over 160 international, peer-reviewed and professional journals, magazines, proceedings and association & consumer newsletters with focuses on the many perspectives of alternative, complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
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SocINDEX with Full Text
Comprehensive sociology research database including its many sub-disciplines and closely related areas of study. Full text available for over 700 journals (back to 1908), 800 books and thousands of conference papers.
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Grant Connect
Formerly known as Canadian Directory to Foundations and Corporations. Lists over 3,100 foundations that make grants to registered charities and includes over 90,000 indexed grants and 150 corporation listings.
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ERIC
A digital library containing educational research including articles and case studies for all levels of education
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Education Research Complete
All levels of education are covered from curriculum, administration, and policy to funding and childcare issues . Includes Canadian content.
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Films on Demand
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Contains over 5,000 videos on topics in business, nursing, social sciences, health, science and technical education.
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Older link - http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?cid=2006&aid=7939
National Film Board (NFB) (search in MultiSearch)
Watch documentaries, animations and more available from the National Film Board (NFB). Users can access any online NFB or CAMPUS title. Search for NFB titles in either the Library Catalogue or MultiSearch.
To obtain a token/link to set up a new account, teachers can contact library@georgiancollege.ca for information. Existing accounts are automatically updated. Teachers with a NFB account can create a playlist to share with students.
Open Future Learning
Covers a broad range of subject areas while remaining 100% dedicated to the field of intellectual disabilities, with modules on subjects such as Active Support, Person-Centered Approaches Thinking and Planning, Challenging Behavior, and Supported Employment, just to name a few. We collaborate with revolutionary thinkers, the leaders in our field, and incredible storytellers, including: Dave Hingsburger, Beth Mount, Simon Duffy, Bernard Carabellow, Jack Pearpoint, Patti Scott, David Pitonyak, John Raffaele, Dave Hasbury, Linda Kahn, Kathie Snow, Janice Bartley, Joseph Macbeth, Peter Leidy, Julie Beadle-Brown, Myles Himmelreich, and many more!

To obtain access information please contact library@georgiancollege.ca
McIntyre Media
Specific streamed content subscribed to by Georgian on a variety of topics. Topics covered include diversity indigenous, business, health and safety health, mental health, etc., from producers such as CTV, Learning Seed, Indiecan Entertainment, Human Relations Media, etc.
Additional McIntyre Media content here.
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eBooks

APA handbook of intellectual and developmental disabilities: Foundations., Vol. 1.
This handbook contains chapters that address etiology and specific conditions and the functioning in multiple domains and throughout the lifespan. It also includes the of roles social systems (ie. families, neighborhoods, nations) and how they influence people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Scroll down to the listed table of contents and select a section to read more.
APA handbook of intellectual and developmental disabilities: Clinical and educational implications: Prevention, intervention, and treatment., Vol. 2.
This handbook explores the clinical and educational implications in the areas of prevention, intervention, and treatment. Includes information on lifespan issues and evidence-based practice and treatment.
Scroll down to the listed table of contents and select a section to read more.
Medical Terminology Made Incredibly Easy
ISBN: 9781496374073
Clarifies medical terminology concepts with clear definitions and illustrations. Explains the meanings, roots, and pronunciation of terms as used in everyday practice, including: the names for all major body systems, terms and phrases used in maternal health, pharmacology, and mental health, and much more...
Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary
ISBN: 9781416062578
Contains definitions of thousands of current medical terminology, including numerous illustrations and audio pronunciations.

Books

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A handbook on dual diagnosis : supporting people with a developmental disability and a mental health problem
Call Number: RC564.68 .N83 2013
ISBN: 9780973845518
Available at:Orillia
Make a difference : a guidebook for person-centred direct support
Call Number: RC570 .O27 2005
ISBN: 9781895418620
Available at: Orillia
Dictionary of Developmental Disabilities Terminology
Call Number: RJ135 .A26 2011
ISBN: 9781598570700
Available at: Orillia
More than 4,000 disability terms providing jargon-free definitions of disorders, diagnoses, interventions, programs, anatomical terms, medical equipment, behaviors, assistive technologies, and much more….
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5
Call Number: RC455.2 .C4 D536 2013
ISBN: 9780890425541
Available at: Orillia, Barrie, and Owen Sound
Defines and classifies mental disorders. The book is organized by lifespan approach with disorders typically diagnosed in childhood at the start progressing to those typically seen in older adults at the end. Includes age-related factors of diagnosis, neuroimaging and genetics, gender and cultural considerations, and symptoms that span multiple diagnostic categories.
Principles of Everyday Behavior Analysis
Call Number: BF637.B4 M53 2006
ISBN: 9780534599942
Available at: Orillia and Owen Sound
This book uses generalization programming to show you how to apply behavioral concepts to complex everyday situations. The author introduces, defines, and illustrates each behavior modification concept and then immediately includes vignettes that show you how to apply concepts to the real world.

All my life's a circle : using the tools : circles, MAPS & PATHS
Call Number: HV1568 .A64 1997b
ISBN: 9781895418262
Available at: Orillia
Demonstrates how the to three 'person centered planning' tools (Circles; Maps; and PATH) can be used to support children and families in educational settings.
Just say know! : understanding and reducing the risk of sexual victimization of people with developmental disabilities
Call Number: HQ54.3 .H55 1995 BOOK
ISBN: 9781896230009
Available at: Orillia
Make a difference : a guidebook for person-centred direct support
Call Number: RC570 .O27 2005
ISBN: 9781895418620
Available at: Orillia
Home safe : a manual about abuse : preventing and reporting in community services
Call Number: HV3004 .H56 2010
ISBN: 9781896230320
Available at: Orillia and Owen Sound

Online & Print Journals

Online Journals
Print Journals

Journal on Developmental Disabilities
Published by the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities
Closing the gap: assistive technology resources for children & adults with special needs
2001-2004 issues available online
This is a sound and practical resource covering the latest assistive technology news, how to's and ever-changing technologies and implementation strategies
The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals
The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals contains easy to-read, practical articles for Direct Support Professionals on a variety of topics that are pertinent to their role in supporting people with intellectual disabilities.

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Earning a loyal and growing following of readers across the globe, every year VITA publishes 12 issues of The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in English, French and Spanish.
Intellectual and developmental disabilities: a journal of policy and practice
This journal focuses on topics related to intellectual disabilities, its causes, treatment and prevention.
Indigo Journal
The "Indigo Journal" is the official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Canadian Abilities Foundation
Database of non-governmental disability related programs, services and info. Online access to Abilities magazine.

Intellectual and developmental disabilities: a journal of policy and practice
Available at: Orillia
Print copies held from 2016-2021.
This journal focuses on topics related to intellectual disabilities, its causes, treatment and prevention.
Education and training in developmental disabilities
Available at:Orillia.
Print copies held from 2003-2009.
Title was changed to Education and Training in Autism & Developmental Disabilities 2014-Present.
Education and training in autism and developmental disabilities
Available at: Orillia
Print copies held from 2014-Present.
Prior title Education and Training in Development Disabilities available in print 2003-2009
Mental retardation
Available at: Orillia
Print copies held from 1966-1974
This journal discusses special needs education and rehabilitation.

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