‘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