Working with People with Learning Disabilities (Paperback)

Honor Woods

ISBN 10: 1853029734 / ISBN 13: 9781853029738

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2003

About this Item

Paperback. 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 also give a guide for practitioners on social policy and legislation and advise on crisis intervention, advocacy and joint agency work. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Working with People with Learning Disabilities (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853029734
• ISBN 13: 9781853029738
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Honor Woods is a qualified social worker with over eighteen years' experience and is an accredited practice teacher.