This book examines character strengths as the backbone for strengths-based approaches to addressing issues of intellectual developmental disorder (IDD). It explores character strengths as positive personality qualities that are most central to an individual’s identity, creates positive outcomes for building well-being and managing adversities, and contributes to the collective good. The book defines as a physical or mental impairment substantially limiting at least one major life activity. It explores what is known about character strengths and disability from a science and practice perspective. The book reviews research on the assessment, correlations, concepts, and applications of character strengths for disability. It disseminates disparate research and little-known best practices, advancing the science, offering cutting-edge practices, and reviewing future directions for science and practice.Key topics of coverage include: is an essential resource for researchers, professors, clinicians, practitioners, and therapists as well as graduate students in the fields of developmental and positive psychology, rehabilitation, social work, special education, occupational, speech and language therapy, public health, and healthcare policy. weiterlesen