Understanding Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities in Adults Lyle Dreenagh
Understanding Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities in Adults Lyle Dreenagh This book explores what happens to people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) when they…
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Understanding Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities in Adults Lyle Dreenagh
This book explores what happens to people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) when they reach adulthood. Advances in medical science mean more than ever, people with (PIMD) are growing into adulthood. It provides an examination of various terms and definitions in use and a critical exploration of current UK policies.The author brings a wealth of many years' experience as a family carer, independent consultant and trainer to demonstrate the significant changes that a person-centred, specialised therapeutic and incremental approach can make to an individual's life.
How do we include them in planning support when their intellectual disability means they cannot tell us first hand, what they want or need? What is this experience like for an adult who needs support in all aspects of their life? Too often this group are overlooked or considered as an