Living a Full Life - Couverture souple

Jupp, Kenn

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0285631756 ISBN 13 : 9780285631755

Editeur : Souvenir Press Ltd, 1994

Synopsis

A handbook for parents of children with learning disabilities, which offers practical advice and encouragement covering the child's entire life from diagnosis to adulthood.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The keyword of this easy to read but profound book is 'inclusion'. Kenn Jupp believes passionately that everyone should have the same opportunities, choices and status that many of us seem able to take for granted. In this practical, purposeful book he shows how it can be done. Too often parents of children with learning difficulties allow themselves to be convinced of the benefits of 'special' education; in fact they are condemning their children to a segregated life, limited and restricted by isolation, deprived of making their own decisions and devalued by others. "Living a Full Life" follows people with learning disabilities through every stage of their lives. It shows how people can avoid becoming sucked into the 'special system and describes some practical alternatives, which will lead to a life that is full, meaningful and happy. It puts the reader in touch with the most recent innovations, particularly in the areas of early childhood, education, adolescence, supported employment, grieving and planning for when parents will no longer be around. In essence, it holds the key to peace of mind for the parents and an optimum lifestyle for people with learning disabilities. It is an eye-opener in revealing what can and has been achieved when inclusion becomes a guiding principle. It could change lives in the best possible way.

Biographie de l'auteur

Kenn Jupp has worked in the field of special education for some 25 years and practises what he preaches. He gained his first headship of a special school at the age of 29, and in 1987 was the architect of the pioneering Overdale Project for inclusive education, described in his book 'Everyone Belongs'.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Souvenir Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1994
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0285631756
• ISBN 13: 9780285631755
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible