Enabling Inclusive Quality of Life in Young People with Multiple Disabilities and Complex and Intense Support Needs: Concepts & Good Practices

Abstract

This handbook is intended to accompany the interprofessional training programme developed by the Enablin+ project group. It contains the most important results of the project based on research reports, articles, project descriptions and results of pilot projects. It is aimed at those who are responsible for training the various professionals working in the field of children and youngsters with complex and intensive support needs – educators, auxiliaries, teachers, therapists, doctors, etc., as well as volunteers and parents. This handbook is complementary to the booklet Enabling Activity and Participation. Supporting Young People with Complex and Intense Support Needs. which is meant to be a process book to accompany trainees during their training. That booklet (with attached DVD) contains a more detailed description of the training scenario, a description of thirteen videos of examples of good practice regarding inclusion and integration of care and education, and brief background information. The booklet has been translated in English, Dutch, French, Italian, Romanian, Hungarian, Bulgarian and Portuguese.