Working with people with learning disabilities
Subtitle: theory and practice
By: David Thomas and Honor Woods.
Contributors: Woods, Honor, 1950-
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London; Philadephia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781853029738
Subjects: Learning disabilities; Learning disabled -- Rehabilitation; Mentally Disabled Persons -- psychology; Mentally Disabled Persons -- rehabilitation; Social Support; Learning Disorders; Mental Retardation
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: What is a learning disability?; title: Application of theory; title: Anti-discriminatory practice and anti-oppressive practice; title: What is normalization?; title: Communication methods; title: Advocacy, empowerment, participation and choice; title: Universal human experience in the lives of people with learning disabilities; title: Values, ethics and contrasting approaches: person centred and behavioural; title: Practical theories and methods; title: Society's influences on practice; title: The way forward.