Title: Working with people with learning disabilities
First published: 2007
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.
Subjects: Learning Disorders, Learning disabilities, Learning disabled, Mental retardation, Mentally Disabled Persons, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Support, Learning disabled children, Intellectual disability, Persons with Mental Disabilities, Troubles de l'apprentissage, Enfants en difficulté d'apprentissage, Déficience intellectuelle, POLITICAL SCIENCE, Public Policy, Social Services & Welfare, Social Security
LC classification: RC394.L37 T46 2007