Enhancing Wellbeing and Independence for Young People with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties: Lives Lived Well

This book explores what wellbeing, community participation, and independence mean to young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). It provides a comprehensive insight into established theories and current perspectives on wellbeing and independence, and illustrates best practice in action with a close look at an established specialist school. It is a guide, resource, and inspiration for adults sharing their lives with young people with PMLD.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This remarkable resource book delves into the profound and multifaceted concept of well-being, community participation, and independence for young individuals with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). Through an extensive survey conducted across over 100 schools that educate these remarkable young individuals, the authors present a wealth of innovative approaches employed by these schools to ensure that these students lead lives of utmost value and significance.

The book is structured into three distinct and cohesive parts, offering a comprehensive exploration of established theories and contemporary perspectives on well-being and independence for individuals with PMLD. It then delves into the findings from the Lives Lived Well survey and other international research, providing valuable insights into best practices in action.

In the subsequent chapters, the book takes a close look at an established and highly successful specialist school, showcasing exemplar practices that have yielded remarkable outcomes for students with PMLD. This practical approach allows readers to gain a firsthand understanding of the strategies and approaches that have proven effective in fostering well-being, promoting community participation, and enabling independence among these students.

This book serves as a valuable guide, resource, and inspiration for adults who are part of the lives of young individuals with PMLD, whether they are practitioners or parents. It concludes by posing thought-provoking questions that seek to learn from the experiences and perspectives of these young individuals, with the aim of supporting us all in embracing life to its fullest.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 234 x 155 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367564063