Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities : Translating Research into Practice / edited by Karrie A. Shogren, Michael L. Wehmeyer, Nirbhay N. Singh.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shogren, Karrie A., Editor.

Wehmeyer, Michael L., Editor.

Singh, Nirbhay N., Editor.

Series:

Springer Series on Child and Family Studies, 2570-043X

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School psychology.

Therapeutics.

Social service.

School Psychology.

Social Work.

Local Subjects:

School Psychology.

Therapeutics.

Social Work.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XVI, 383 p. 22 illus., 6 illus. in color.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2017.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.

Summary:

This handbook examines the wide-ranging applications of positive psychology in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. It discusses the change in perceptions of disability and the shifting use of traditional deficit-based treatments. It presents evidence-based approaches and strategies that promote individuals’ strengths and capacities and as well as provide supports and services to enhance quality of life. Chapters address medical and psychological aspects in intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as mindfulness, motivation, physical well-being, and self-regulation. The book also discusses uses of assessment practices in evaluating interventions and client outcomes. In addition, it explores ways practitioners, with positive psychology, can focus on what a person is capable of achieving, thereby leading to more effective approaches to care and treatment. Topics featured in the Handbook include: Translating the quality of life concept into practice. The Casual Agency Theory and its implications for understanding self-determination. The Mindfulness-Based Individualized Support Plan (MBISP) and its use in providing support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The unique role that friendship plays to people’s lives and social well-being. Supported Decision-Making (SDM) as an alternative to guardianship. A positive psychology approach to aging and retirement. The Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a must-have resource for researchers, professors, and graduate students as well as clinicians and related professionals in clinical child and school psychology, behavioral therapy, social work, applied behavioral analysis, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, education, speech and language pathology, psychiatry, clinical medicine, and nursing. .

Contents:

Part 1. Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction to Positive Psychology

Chapter 2. Strengths-Based Approaches to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Chapter 3. The Supports Paradigm and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Chapter 4. Assessment in the Application of Positive Psychology to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Part 2. Applications of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Chapter 5. Self-Determination

Chapter 6. Mindfulness

Chapter 7. Positive Behavior Supports

Chapter 8. Revisioning Individual Support Plans

Chapter 9. Quality of Life

Chapter 10. Social Well-Being and Friendship

Chapter 11. Problem Solving and Decision Making

Chapter 12. Exercise, Leisure, and Physical Well-Being

Chapter 13. Character Strengths

Chapter 14. Adaptive Behavior

Chapter 15. Hope

Chapter 16. Goal Setting and Attainment

Chapter 17. Supportive Decision Making

Chapter 18. Assistive Technology

Chapter 19. Motivation

Chapter 20. Community Living Skills

Chapter 21. Career Development and Career Design

Chapter 22. Supported and Customized Employment

Chapter 23. Retirement

Chapter 24. Aging

Part 3. Future Directions in Research and Practice

Chapter 25. Translating Research in Practice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

ISBN:

3-319-59066-9