Learning Disabilities: Towards Inclusion

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is the authoritative textbook for students of learning disabilities covering a wide variety of topics. It is relevant not only for nursing courses, but also for care workers, OTs, and other professional and non-professional carers. The new edition has been completely updated and includes the latest evidence for practice. There are new chapters which means the book provides comprehensive coverage of learning disablities throughout a person's life. There are also new contributors, including people with learning disabilities. Each chapter is supported by information on further reading and other resources.

* Reader activities* Case studies* Further reading* Web resources

New chapters on:
* Learning disabilities and older people
* Learning disabilities and children
* Ethical issues
* Legal issues

“Each chapter begins with a list of its contents and ends with references, further reading and excellent additional resources. Navigation is straightforward.

The book is excellent value for money for all professionals working in the field.

Nursing Standard :: August 29 :: vol 21 no 51 :: 2007