Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities Experiencing Loss and Bereavement: Theory and Compassionate Practice

By: Noelle Blackman and Rachel Forrester-Jones and Erica Brown and Mike Gibbs and Helena Priest and Philip J Larkin and Michele Wiese and Ted Bowman and Suzanne Guerin and Ben Hobson and Professor Owen Barr and William Gaventa and Sue Read and Linda Machin and Philip Dodd and Mary Davies and Mandy Parks and Karen Ryan and Patsy Corcoran

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Synopsis: Exploring contemporary theory and practice surrounding loss and bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), this book brings together international contributors with a range of academic, professional and personal experience. This authoritative edited book looks at diverse experiences of loss across this population whether it be loss due to transition, the loss or death of others, or facing their own impending death. The book begins by offering theoretical perspectives on loss and compassion, bereavement, disenfranchised grief, spirituality, and psychological support. It then addresses contemporary practice issues in health and social care contexts and explores loss for specific communities with ID including children, individuals with autism, those in forensic environments, and those at the end of life. Identifying inherent challenges that arise when supporting individuals with ID experiencing loss, and providing evidence and case studies to support best practice approaches, this book will be valuable reading for students, academics and professionals in the fields of disability, health and social care.