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Overview"Roughly 54 million people with disabilities live in the U.S., and there are many more millions of people with disabilities around the world. Not surprisingly, differences among and between people with disabilities are often as notable as differences between people with and without disabilities. And, while the lack of homogeneity among people with disabilities makes creating a valid taxonomy under this term difficult, if not impossible, there is commonality among and between people with disabilities that justifies an authoritative resource on positive psychology and disability. That is, they have experienced discrimination and marginalization as a function of their disability. This volume assembles chapters by leading scholars in the fields of disability and positive psychology to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the state of the field of positive psychology and disability. Chapters are organized into thematic sections, beginning with an introductory section providing information on overarching themes in positive psychology and disability. The second section highlights the application of positive psychological constructs to disability, including quality of life, self-determination, adaptive behavior, optimism, hope, problem solving, forgiveness, gratitude, and spirituality. The following section addresses systemic issues in disability that impact positive psychology, again turning to disciplines beyond just psychology (special education, rehabilitation sciences, family, and disability policy) to address areas in which positive psychology can be applied. A fourth section examines positive psychology in specific disabled populations, including physical disabilities, cognitive and developmental disabilities, severe multiple disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. Disability has always been associated with ""differentness"" and, consequently, people with disabilities have, throughout time, been treated as such. As the first handbook to consider disability from a strengths-based perspective, this volume provides a catalyst to accelerate the application of positive psychology with regard to how disability is understood." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael L. Wehmeyer (Professor, Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 25.30cm Weight: 1.120kg ISBN: 9780195398786ISBN 10: 0195398785 Pages: 560 Publication Date: 19 September 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPart One: Overarching Themes in Positive Psychology and Disability 1. Beyond Pathology: Positive Psychology and Disability Michael L. Wehmeyer 2. Understanding Disability: A Strengths-based Approach Wil H. E. Buntinx 3. Positive Psychology and Disability: An Historical Analysis Karrie A. Shogren Part Two: Application of Positive Psychological Constructs to Disability 4. The Impact of the Quality of Life Concept on the Field of Intellectual Disability Robert L. Schalock and Miguel Angel Verdugo Alonso 5. Optimism within the Context of Disability Kevin Rand and Amanda M. Shea 6. Social Well-Being and Friendship of People with Intellectual Disability Joanne Kersh, Laura Corona, and Gary Siperstein 7. Exercise, Leisure, and Well-Being for People with Disabilities Jennifer Rowland 8. Coping and Disability Lillian R. Reuman, Chelsea Mitamura, and Michele Tugard 9. Adaptive Behavior Marc J. Tassé 10. Self-Determination Michael L. Wehmeyer and Todd D. Little 11. Self-Determined Learning Dennis Mithaug 12. Understanding Hope in Individuals with Disabilities Cindy Pressgrove Buchanon and Shane Lopez 13. Family Perspectives on Child Intellectual Disability: Views from the Sunny Side of the Street Jan Blacher, Bruce Baker, and Lauren D. Berkovitz 14. Resilience and Disability: Concepts, Examples, Cautions, and Prospects Christopher Murray and Bonnie Doren 15. Problem Solving and Decision Making Linda Hickson and Ishita Khemka 16. Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Spirituality William Gaventa 17. Career Development and Career Thoughts Salvatore Soresi, Laura Nota, Lea Ferarri, and Teresa Maria Sgaramella 18. Self-Regulation Dale H. Schunk and William D. Bursuck 19. Disability Studies/Disability Culture Brenda Jo Brueggemann Part Three: Systems that Support Positive Psychology and Disability 20. Positive Behavior Support: Foundations, Systems, and Quality of Life Glen Dunlap, Donald Kincaid, and Donald Jackson 21. Supports and Support Needs James R. Thompson and Yuwadee Viriyangkura 22. Supported Employment Paul Wehman, Vicki Brooke, Stephanie Lau, and Pamela Targett 23. Family Quality of Life Caya Chiu, Kathleen Kyzar, Nina Zuna, Ann Turnbull, Jean Ann Summers, and Vivi Aya Gomez 24. Education Sharon Field 27. Aging with Disability Tamar Heller and Lieke van Heumen Part Four: Specific Populations and Positive Psychology 26. A Positive Psychology of Physical Disability: Principles and Progress Dana S. Dunn, Gitendra Uswatte, Timothy R. Elliott, Allissa Lastres, and Brittany Beard 27. Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities Karrie A. Shogren 28. Severe, Multiple Disabilities Mats Granlund, Jenny Wilder, and Lena Almqvist 29. Positive Psychology and Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disability Dan Olympia, Lora Tuesday Heathfield, William R. Jenson, Holly Majszak, Virginia Ramos-Matias, and Monique Thacker 30. Autism Spectrum Disorders Dianne Zager Part Five: Considerations for the Field of Disability 31. Limitations to Positive Psychology Predicted by Subjective Wellbeing Homeostasis Robert A. CumminsReviewsUsing positive psychology as a basis, this book explores disabilities in terms of strengths and discusses how to provide support to disabled individuals to help them increase their quality of life. This book covers the topic of the integration of positive psychology and disability quite well. The importance of seeing disability in terms of strengths and not simply limitations cannot be underestimated. This is a refreshing look at how to assist the disabled in reaching their goals. -Gary B Kaniuk, Psy.D., Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Author InformationMichael L. Wehmeyer, Ph.D., is Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas; Director, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities; Senior Scientist, Beach Center on Disability, University of Kansas. His research and intervention efforts focus on promoting the self-determination of children, youth, and adults with and without disabilities. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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