Transition and Change in the Lives of People With Intellectual Disabilities (Research Highlights in Social Work, 38)

One claim made for the policy of care in the community was that it would rescue people with intellectual disabilities from social marginality. To what extent has this promise been fulfilled and their lives transformed? David May presents the lives of people from this group as a series of transitions and offers us a view of the world that is as complex and changeable as any other. Each section covers a different aspect of choice, opportunity and transition on the lifepath, for example,* moving from home to school* leaving school* employment* living independently and* growing oldThe contributors have extensive research experience in the field of intellectual disabilities and provide a comprehensive review of this research, drawing out the implications for policy and practice. This book will be an invaluable resource for professionals and carers working with those with intellectual disabilities, as well as their families. One claim made for the policy of care in the community was that it would rescue people with intellectual disabilities from social marginality. To what extent has this promise been fulfilled and their lives transformed? David May presents the lives of people from this group as a series of transitions and offers us a view of the world that is as complex and changeable as any other. Each section covers a different aspect of choice, opportunity and transition on the lifepath, for example, moving from home to school leaving school employment living independently and growing old The contributors have extensive research experience in the field of intellectual disabilities and provide a comprehensive review of this research, drawing out the implications for policy and practice. This book will be an invaluable resource for professionals and carers working with those with intellectual disabilities, as well as their families. Annotation This book describes the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, tracing their course in terms of choices and changes. Chapters describe the changes that occur during childhood, in school, at adolescence, when leaving school, in the context of adult services, within marriage and parenting relationships, and in the later years of life. Attention is also given to the unique experiences of women. Contributors include social workers, psychologists, and scholars from the United Kingdom. Distributed in the US by Taylor and Francis. c. Book News Inc This book presents the lives of people with intellectual disabilities as a series of transitions and offers us a view of the world that is as complex as any other. The contributors have extensive research experience in this field and provide a comprehensive review of their research, drawing out the implications for policy and practice. In what was the first systematic statement of the principle of normalization, the essential elements of a'normal life' for people with intellectual disabilities were outlined. Edited By David May. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.