Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Translating Research into Practice - Couverture souple

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9783319865409: Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Translating Research into Practice

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Examines strengths-based assessment and treatment for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitiesDescribes enhanced services and support systems for individuals with DDs and IDs and their familiesExplores effects of positive psychology on interventions across such fields as mental health, education, and medicineDetails how much person's unique capabilities can be harnesses to enhance quality of life

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À propos de l'auteur

Karrie A. Shogren, PhD, is a Professor of Special Education, Senior Scientist at the Life Span Institute, and Director of the Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Kansas. Dr. Shogren has published extensively in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field, and her research focuses on assessment and intervention in self-determination and positive psychology, and the application of the supports model across the lifespan. She is co-Editor of Remedial and Special Education and Inclusion.

Michael L. Wehmeyer, PhD, is the Ross and Mariana Beach Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Senior Scientist and Director, Beach Center on Disability, at the University of Kansas. Dr. Wehmeyer's research focuses on self-determination, understanding and conceptualizing disability, the application of positive psychology to disability, conceptualizing and measuring supports and support needs, and applied cognitive technologies. He is the co-editor of American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ejournal, Inclusion.

Nirbhay N. Singh, PhD, BCBA-D, is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA and CEO of MacTavish Behavioral Health, in Raleigh, NC. His interests include mindfulness, behavioral and psychopharmacological treatments of individuals with diverse abilities, assistive technology, and mental health delivery systems. He is the Editor-in-Chief of three journals: Journal of Child and Family Studies, Mindfulness, and Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, and Editor of three book series: Mindfulness in Behavioral Health, Evidence-based Practice in Behavioral Health, and Children and Families.

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ISBN 10 :  3319590650 ISBN 13 :  9783319590653
Editeur : Springer International Publishin..., 2017
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