‘A helpful resource for those undertaking studies in learning disabilities at all levels. I shall definitely be recommending it to my students!’
— John Boarder, Bangor University
‘This book provides a valuable and innovative contribution to the field of Learning Disabilities.’ — Logan Parumal, University of Manchester
Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities is a handy guide to the topics you need to know about whether studying or working in the field of Learning Disabilities. The A-Z format allows you to ‘dip in’ and quickly find relevant information on topics ranging from Autism to Rights and from Advocacy to Challenging Behaviours.
Each entry features:
— a snapshot definition of the concept;
— a broader discussion of the main issues and applications to practice;
— key points;
— a case study, and
— signposts to further reading.
Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities is an ideal companion to study and particularly useful for those completing academic assignments as part of training. Written by a team of experienced practitioners and lecturers, the book reflects the multi-disciplinary nature of contemporary practice.
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Advocacy — Sara Bell
Arts: Drama Therapy — Andy Worth
Assessment — Ruth Sadik
Autism — Helen Kerrell
Behavioural Phenotypes — Dianne Phipps
Causes — Dianne Phipps
Challenging Behaviour — Gary La Vigna and Thomas J Willis
Children and Adolescents — Pat Talbot
Choice — Pat Talbot
Communication — Jane Hobson
Community Learning Disability Nursing — Sara Bell
Compassion — Glenda Hardy and Pat Talbot
Complementary Medicine/Therapies — Phillippa J Newman
Consent — Tom Mason
Complex Needs — Teresa Whitehurst
Development — Geoff Astbury
Disability Studies — Andy Lovell
Employment — Joanne Skellern
Empowerment — Sara Bell
Epilepsy — Paul Barber
Ethnicity — Zenobia Nadirshaw
Forensic Services — Andrew Lovell
Friendships and Social Networks — Karen Mc Kenzie
Health Services — Martin Campbell
Inclusion (Social) — Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead
Intelligence — Daniel W Price-Jones and Alastair L Barrowcliff
Learning — Penny Lacey
Life Skills — M Thomas Kishore
Life Story — Kristín Björnsdóttir
Loss — Sue Read
Mental Health — Amanda Sinai et al
Multi-Agency and Multiprofessional Services — Chris Chennell
Nursing — John Turnbull
Older People — Nancy Jokinen
Parenthood — Fintan Sheerin
Parents and Families — Marion Redfern
Person-Centred Planning — David Coyle and Julie Lunt
Physical Health — Pat Talbot
Psychological Therapies — Karin Lewis et al
Rights — Tom Mason
Service Philosophy — Beth Greenhill and Ged Carney
Service Quality — Jim Blair
Service-User Voice — Helen Elizabeth Dunn et al
Sexuality — Margaret Douglas, Rachael Wood and Judith Sim
Social Care — Tom Mason
Social Model of Disability — Dan Goodley
Spirituality — Mike Thomas
Transition — David Abbott and Pauline Heslop
Values — Jill Mc Carthy
Vulnerability — Elaine Taylor
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