The book "Intellectual Disability: Theory and Practice" is a comprehensive introduction to the field of working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and provides the necessary theoretical background to inform correct professional practice and improve the quality of life for individuals in this group.

Starting with an initial understanding of the concept of intellectual disability, it moves on to the application of theory in practice, studying oppression, discrimination, and the use of different theories, paving the way for theory-based practice.

The eleven chapters of the book examine the issue of intellectual disability on multiple levels, with a greater emphasis on the areas of social care, social work, nursing, voluntary and private care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The uniqueness of the book lies in the fact that each chapter includes brief case studies, which help the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the application of theory.

In addition, the authors provide guidance for professionals on social policy and legislation and explore intervention in crisis, values and ethics, advocacy, and collaborative working of services, making this book an extremely useful resource for educators, undergraduate and postgraduate students, social workers, parents, psychologists, and specialists involved in the field of working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

It is a widely accessible and practical guide for those interested in the field of intellectual disability as well as those who have a relative or friend with intellectual disability and want to understand the approaches used in their care and support.