This textbook focuses upon understanding the importance of building an identity of capability as a means of growth, giving, and living a rich and satisfying personal and interpersonal life for people with complex learning disorders. Through this book, teachers will gain a greater understanding of the emotional world of these students and will be able to 'tune in' and build trust.  

The volume presents tools for facilitating 'empowered teaching' which supports teachers to create a learning climate that will enable students with complex learning disorders to build trust, gain understanding, and promote development.  Establishing an identity of capability will enable students in general, and adults with complex learning disabilities in particular, to identify their true strongpoints, to conceptualize them, and to place them at the forefront of their self-image.

The text provides many lively examples for empowering teaching and for implementing the principles of intervention and teaching to students with complex learning disorders as presented in the book.  It offers a revision of the teacher's role and tools for creating an accepting climate within the class that will enhance learning processes.