03131nam 2200589 a 450 991113883030332120260415133607.01-282-99573-1978661299573690-481-9650-710.1007/978-90-481-9650-0(CKB)2670000000045679(EBL)646260(OCoLC)670291531(SSID)ssj0000449387(PQKBManifestationID)11290992(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000449387(PQKBWorkID)10428583(PQKB)10759869(DE-He213)978-90-481-9650-0(MiAaPQ)EBC646260(PPN)14903203X(EXLCZ)99267000000004567920100723d2010 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrEnhancing the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities from theory to practice /Ralph Kober, editor1st ed.New York Springer20101 online resource (434 p.)Social indicators research series,1387-6570 ;v. 41Description based upon print version of record.90-481-9649-3 Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. 1. Measurement and use of quality of life -- pt. 2. Literature reviews -- pt. 3. International perspectives -- pt. 4. Children with intellectual disabilities -- pt. 5. Family quality of life -- pt. 6. Enhancing QOL.This book contains a series of articles written by international experts in the fields of intellectual disability and quality of life. These articles explore a broad range of issues that impact on the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The book commences with a general discussion on defining quality of life and family quality of life, and the appropriateness of using these constructs in the field of intellectual disability. This is followed by an analysis of the effects of living arrangements and employment on quality of life. The book concludes with discussions on the unique issues facing children with intellectual disabilities and their families, as well as the issues faced by people with intellectual disabilities living in developing countries. This book will be of interest to intellectual disability researchers, quality of life researchers, social scientists, social workers, professionals working with people with intellectual disabilities, and policy makers at all level of government. In fact, anyone with an interest in improving the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities will benefit from this book.Social indicators research series ;v. 41.People with disabilitiesQuality of lifePeople with disabilities.Quality of life.305.9084Kober RalphMiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9911138830303321UNINA