Social Inclusion Tactics for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

An intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) is a lifelong condition that limits intelligence learning and daily life skills. People with IDDs are often not integrated in mainstream society. They have fewer opportunities to participate in recreational activities hindering their social inclusion which has the potential to diminish quality of life. As a compassionate society we must understand how people with IDDs can be socially integrated to ensure their mental health and to maximize their potential so that they can contribute to society in their unique way. Social Inclusion Tactics for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities promotes the social integration of people with IDDs and aims to increase awareness about the lack of opportunities for socialization for people with IDDs. Covering topics such as autism children with disabilities and societal inclusion this book is a valuable resource for organizations policymakers academicians researchers sociologists and more.