Roughly 54 million people with disabilities live in the U.S., and
there are many more millions of people with disabilities around the
world. Not surprisingly, differences among and between people with
disabilities are often as notable as differences between people
with and without disabilities. And, while the lack of homogeneity
among people with disabilities makes creating a valid taxonomy
under this term difficult, if not impossible, there is commonality
among and between people with disabilities that justifies an
authoritative resource on positive psychology and disability. That
is, they have experienced discrimination and marginalization as a
function of their disability.
This volume assembles chapters by leading scholars in the fields of
disability and positive psychology to provide a comprehensive
synthesis of the state of the field of positive psychology and
disability. Chapters are organized into thematic sections,
beginning with an introductory section providing information on
overarching themes in positive psychology and disability. The
second section highlights the application of positive psychological
constructs to disability, including quality of life,
self-determination, adaptive behavior, optimism, hope, problem
solving, forgiveness, gratitude, and spirituality. The following
section addresses systemic issues in disability that impact
positive psychology, again turning to disciplines beyond just
psychology (special education, rehabilitation sciences, family, and
disability policy) to address areas in which positive psychology
can be applied. A fourth section examines positive psychology in
specific disabled populations, including physical disabilities,
cognitive and developmental disabilities, severe multiple
disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and autism
spectrum disorders.
Disability has always been associated with "differentness" and,
consequently, people with disabilities have, throughout time, been
treated as such. As the first handbook to consider disability from
a strengths-based perspective, this volume provides a catalyst to
accelerate the application of positive psychology with regard to
how disability is understood.
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