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

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. Front Matter ....Pages i-xvi Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Introduction to Positive Psychology (Karrie A. Shogren, Michael L. Wehmeyer, Nirbhay N. Singh)....Pages 3-11 Strengths-Based Approaches to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Michael L. Wehmeyer, Karrie A. Shogren, Nirbhay N. Singh, Hatice Uyanik)....Pages 13-21 The Supports Paradigm and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (James R. Thompson, Michael L. Wehmeyer, Karrie A. Shogren, Hyojeong Seo)....Pages 23-35 Assessment in the Application of Positive Psychology to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Karrie A. Shogren, James R. Thompson, Michael L. Wehmeyer, Hyojeong Seo, Mayumi Hagiwara)....Pages 37-46 Front Matter ....Pages 47-47 Self-determination (Karrie A. Shogren, Michael L. Wehmeyer, Kathryn M. Burke)....Pages 49-64 Mindfulness: An Application of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Nirbhay N. Singh, Giulio E. Lancioni, Yoon-Suk Hwang, Jeffrey Chan, Karrie A. Shogren, Michael L. Wehmeyer)....Pages 65-79 Building Positive, Healthy, Inclusive Communities with Positive Behavior Support (Matt J. Enyart, Jennifer A. Kurth, Daniel P. Davidson)....Pages 81-95 The Mindfulness-Based Individualized Support Plan (Monica M. Jackman, Carrie L. McPherson, Ramasamy Manikam, Nirbhay N. Singh)....Pages 97-113 Translating the Quality of Life Concept into Practice (Robert L. Schalock, Miguel A. Verdugo, Laura E. Gomez)....Pages 115-126 Focus on Friendship: Relationships, Inclusion, and Social Well-Being (Laura T. Eisenman, Brian Freedman, Marisa Kofke)....Pages 127-144 The Role of Positive Psychology in Interpersonal Decision Making (Ishita Khemka, Linda Hickson)....Pages 145-171 Exercise, Leisure, and Physical Well-Being (James K. Luiselli)....Pages 173-188 Character Strengths (Karrie A. Shogren, Ryan M. Niemiec, Dan Tomasulo, Sheida Khamsi)....Pages 189-199 Adaptive Behavior (Marc J. Tassé)....Pages 201-215 Problem Solving and Self-advocacy (Michael L. Wehmeyer, Karrie A. Shogren)....Pages 217-229 Goal Setting and Attainment and Self-regulation (Michael L. Wehmeyer, Karrie A. Shogren)....Pages 231-245 Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship (Jonathan G. Martinis, Tina M. Campanella, Peter Blanck, Michael L. Wehmeyer, Karrie A. Shogren)....Pages 247-259 Assistive Technology (Giulio E. Lancioni, Nirbhay N. Singh, Mark F. O’Reilly, Jeff Sigafoos, Francesca Campodonico, Gloria Alberti)....Pages 261-284 Intrinsic Motivation (Karrie A. Shogren, Jessica Toste, Stephanie Mahal, Michael L. Wehmeyer)....Pages 285-295 Teaching Community Living Skills to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Raymond G. Miltenberger, Heather Zerger, Marissa Novotny, Rocky Haynes)....Pages 297-309 Career Development and Career Design (Laura Nota, Lea Ferrari, Teresa Maria Sgaramella, Salvatore Soresi)....Pages 311-327 Supported and Customized Employment (Wendy Parent-Johnson, Laura Owens)....Pages 329-338 Retirement (Roger J. Stancliffe, Michelle Brotherton, Kate O’Loughlin, Nathan Wilson)....Pages 339-355 Aging (Lieke van Heumen, Tamar Heller)....Pages 357-372 Back Matter ....Pages 373-383 Annotation 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