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Focusing on a transformative perspective, this volume introduces the compensation age theory (CAT), which posits that adults with intellectual disabilities can experience cognitive growth rather than decline. It emphasizes the significance of chronological age, life experiences, and educational interventions in fostering this development. The book outlines a holistic educational model aimed at enhancing cognition, autonomy, and adaptive behaviors through practical strategies. It caters to individuals across all severity levels and various conditions, including those with comorbid Alzheimer's, promoting cognitive improvement in diverse settings.
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Growth and Development in Adulthood among Persons with Intellectual Disability, Hefziba Lifshitz
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 2021
- Oprawa
- (miękka)
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- Tytuł
- Growth and Development in Adulthood among Persons with Intellectual Disability
- Podtytuł
- New Frontiers in Theory, Research, and Intervention
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Hefziba Lifshitz
- Rok wydania
- 2021
- Oprawa
- miękka
- Liczba stron
- 364
- ISBN13
- 9783030383541
- Seria
- Opis
- Focusing on a transformative perspective, this volume introduces the compensation age theory (CAT), which posits that adults with intellectual disabilities can experience cognitive growth rather than decline. It emphasizes the significance of chronological age, life experiences, and educational interventions in fostering this development. The book outlines a holistic educational model aimed at enhancing cognition, autonomy, and adaptive behaviors through practical strategies. It caters to individuals across all severity levels and various conditions, including those with comorbid Alzheimer's, promoting cognitive improvement in diverse settings.