Sometimes, we can all try so hard to avoid causing ourselves pain that
we don't live our lives to the full--and people with intellectual
disabilities are no different. Based on principles of Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT), Living Your Best Life provides guided
self-help materials for a person with intellectual disabilities to work
through alongside a supporter such as a paid carer, family member, or
mental health professional. The tools and guidance help the individual
identify what is important to them and move towards a life where worries
and doubts do not stop them doing activities they enjoy or trying new
things. Each chapter includes separate sections for supporters and for
the person with intellectual disabilities (which can be read to them if
necessary). The book also includes a wide range of exercises, graded by
difficulty so as to be matched to an individual's specific abilities and
challenges.