Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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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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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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.