Personalisation in Practice

This book demonstrates very clearly how the personalisationof support and services works in practice. The authors describe how Jennie, a young person with autism and learning difficulties, was supported through the transition from school to living independently using simple, evidence-based person-centred planning tools. Jennie's story illustrates the importance of quality person-centred reviews, dispels the many myths surrounding Individual Service Funds and personal budgets and demonstrates how families, schools and other agencies can work collaboratively to help young people with disabilities move into adulthood with more choice and control over their lives, and with better life prospects. Practical pointers for readers to apply to their own circumstances are included, and the book contains helpful examples of the key person-centred thinking tools.Anyone involved in supporting children and young peoplewith disabilities as they approach adulthood, including parentsand carers, SENCOs, teachers, social workers and serviceproviders, will find this to be essential reading. Moregenerally, it will be an informative resource for those seekinga better understanding of how personalisation andperson-centred planning work in practice.