Key concepts and principles that explain changes in the provision of supports for intellectual and developmental disabilities in Spain

Abstract

The study focuses on the analysis of the central concepts that are influencing changes and transformations in the role of professionals and in the work done by organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Spain. This includes the need for a global and systematic approach to the needs of the person, highlighting the importance of evidence to support professional, organizations and administrations decisions, and the influence that different systems (individual, family, organizational and social) have in the life of the person. Finally, some conclusions are presented about the current moment and the immediate future.

Keywords

• discapacidad intelectual
• discapacidad del desarrollo
• apoyos
• transformación organizacional
• familia
• sistemas
• política social