| Description |
1 online resource (288 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-272) and index. |
| Contents |
Working with People with Learning Disabilities; Contents; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Introduction; 1 What is a Learning Disability?; 2 Application of Theory; 3 Anti-Discriminatory Practice and Anti-Oppressive Practice; 4 What is Normalization?; 5 Communication Methods; 6 Advocacy, Empowerment, Participation and Choice; 7 Universal Human Experience in the Lives of People with Learning Disabilities; 8 Values, Ethics and Contrasting Approaches: Person Centred and Behavioural; 9 Practical Theories and Methods; 10 Society's Influences on Practice; 11 The Way Forward; Conclusion; References. |
| Summary |
The authors of this guide bring together the relevant theory for social workers, nurses, teachers and others working with people with learning disabilities. Using jargon-free explanations and case examples they provide the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and help to improve the quality of life of the person with a learning disability. They discuss both psychological and practical theories, including: cognitive and behavioural approaches; systems approach; task centred approach; role theory. Emphasising empowerment and inclusion of those with learning disabilities, they. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Learning disabilities.
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Learning disabilities. |
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Learning disabled children.
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Learning disabled children. |
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Persons with Mental Disabilities -- psychology. |
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Persons with Mental Disabilities -- rehabilitation. |
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Social Support. |
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Learning Disabilities. |
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Intellectual Disability. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Woods, Honor, 1950-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Thomas, David, 1962 April 24- Working with people with learning disabilities. London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003 1853029734 (DLC) 2002043373 (OCoLC)51280574 |
| ISBN |
1417501286 (electronic book) |
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9781417501281 (electronic book) |
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1846423910 |
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9781846423918 |
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1853029734 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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