Special Pedagogy trajectories in the Life Project : a scientific analysis starting from transition phases

Highlighting the relevance of a quality of life approach, this article reconstructs the transitional phases that characterize the life trajectories of people with complex disabilities. More specifically, the analysis highlights the challenges that arise with regard to care strategies, which often lack long-term planning and an approach that can coherently and systematically support the delicate transition phases. In this direction, the article moves in the merit of a reflection on the Life Project as a crucial tool to ensure personalized and integrated support, allowing the person and his or her family to define goals and aspirations. Finally, the need to develop operational tools and strategies to effectively support existential transitions is emphasized, using the Quality of Life framework to ensure person-centred interventions. [Publisher's Text]