Personalisation in practice supporting young people with disabilities through the transition to adulthood / Suzie Franklin with Helen Sanderson.
By: Franklin, Suzie
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Contributor(s): Sanderson, Helen.
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TextPublisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2014General Notes: EBSCO PDA Program.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.Description: 1 online resource : ill.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 0857008161 (electronic bk.); 9780857008169 (electronic bk.); 9781306120661 (MyiLibrary); 1306120667 (MyiLibrary).Subject(s): Youth with disabilities -- Services for | Medical social work -- Administration | Family servicesGenre/Form: Electronic books. DDC classification: 362.4083 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge: Summary: This book demonstrates very clearly how the personalisation of support and services works in practice. The authors describe how Jennie, a young person with autism and learning difficulties, was supported through the transition from school to living independently using simple, evidence-based person-centred planning tools. Jennie's story illustrates the importance of quality person-centred reviews, dispels the many myths surrounding Individual Service Funds and personal budgets and demonstrates how families, schools and other agencies can work collaboratively to help young people with disabilities move into adulthood with more choice and control over their lives, and with better life prospects. Practical pointers for readers to apply to their own circumstances are included, and the book contains helpful examples of the key person-centred thinking tools.
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| E-book | Davenport Library e-book | E-book | 362.4083 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not For Loan | mq590477 |
EBSCO PDA Program
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book demonstrates very clearly how the personalisation of support and services works in practice. The authors describe how Jennie, a young person with autism and learning difficulties, was supported through the transition from school to living independently using simple, evidence-based person-centred planning tools. Jennie's story illustrates the importance of quality person-centred reviews, dispels the many myths surrounding Individual Service Funds and personal budgets and demonstrates how families, schools and other agencies can work collaboratively to help young people with disabilities move into adulthood with more choice and control over their lives, and with better life prospects. Practical pointers for readers to apply to their own circumstances are included, and the book contains helpful examples of the key person-centred thinking tools.
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