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The thing is, we all have stories don't we?
- Author:
- CAMERON Lois
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 20(1), 2015, pp.37-40.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Commentary reflecting on 'Finding the sparkle: storytelling in the lives of people with learning disabilities', Nicola Grove's paper highlighting the power of the story as one approach to empower people with intellectual disability. This commentary reflects on the power of personal story sharing as a way to empower people with intellectual disability, value their experience and promote inclusion. It conclude that personal stories are important because they help both ourselves and others understand who we are. Stories are not static and stories can be told from different perspectives. Telling stories can be protective and healing. Communication that develops social closeness is important and can be undervalued. (Edited publisher abstract)