Working with People with Learning Disabilities: Theory and Practice

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 20 de fev. de 2003 - 288 páginas

A comprehensive introduction to working with people with learning disabilities, this guide provides the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and to help improve the quality of life of people within this group. Using accessible language and case examples, the authors discuss both psychological and practical theories, including:

* person-centred and behavioural approaches

* anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive approaches

* systems theory

* task centred approach

* role theory.

Emphasising empowerment and inclusion of those with learning disabilities, they relate theory to issues such as loss and bereavement, sexuality and social stigma. They also provide guidance for practitioners on social policy and legislation and explore crisis intervention, values and ethics, advocacy and joint agency work, making this an extremely useful resource for social workers, nurses, teachers care workers and others working with people with learning disabilities.

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Acknowledgements
8
Introduction
9
1 What is a Learning Disability?
11
2 Application of Theory
33
3 AntiDiscriminatory Practice and AntiOppressive Practice
45
4 What is Normalization?
65
5 Communication Methods
81
6 Advocacy Empowerment Participation and Choice
99
Person Centred and Behavioural
141
9 Practical Theories and Methods
177
10 Societys Influences on Practice
215
11 The Way Forward
243
Conclusion
259
References
261
Subject Index
273
Author Index
286

7 Universal Human Experience in the Lives of People with Learning Disabilities
117
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Sobre o autor (2003)

David Thomas is a qualified social worker and accredited practice teacher experienced in working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs within the voluntary, statutory and health sectors. Honor Woods is a qualified social worker with over eighteen years' experience within adult services and, in particular, with people with learning disabilities. She is an accredited practice teacher.

Informações bibliográficas

TítuloWorking with People with Learning Disabilities: Theory and Practice
AutoresHonor Woods, David Thomas
EditoraJessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003
ISBN1846423910, 9781846423918
Num. págs.288 páginas
  
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