Learning Disability

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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Beskrivning

With its spread of chapters covering key issues across the life cycle this text has established itself as the foundational primer for those studying the lived experiences of people with learning disabilities and their families, and outcomes achieved through services and support systems.

Recognising learning disability as a lifelong disability, this accessible book is structured around the life cycle. The second edition is refreshed and expanded to include seven new chapters, covering:

Aetiology
Breaking news (about disability) and early intervention
Transition to adulthood
The sexual lives of women
Employment
Personalisation
People with hidden identities

With contributions from respected figures from a range of disciplines, the book draws heavily upon multidisciplinary perspectives and is based on the latest research and evidence for practice. The text is informed by medical, social and legal models of learning disability, exploring how "learning disability" is produced, reproduced and understood.

Extensive use is made of real-life case studies, designed to bring theory, values, policy and practice to life. Narrative chapters describe, in the words of people with learning disabilities themselves, their lives and aspirations. They helpfully show readers the kinds of roles played by families, advocates and services in supporting people with learning disabilities. New exercises and questions have been added to encourage discussion and reflection on practice.

Learning Disability is core reading for students entering health and social care professions to work with people with learning disabilities. It is a compelling reference text for practitioners as it squarely addresses the challenges facing people with learning disability, their loved ones and the people supporting them.

Contributors Dawn Adams, Kathryn Almack, Dorothy Atkinson, Nigel Beail, Christine Bigby, Alison Brammer, Jacqui Brewster, Hilary Brown, Jennifer Clegg, Lesley Cogher, Helen Combes, Clare Connors, Bronach Crawley, Eric Emerson, Margaret Flynn, Linda Gething, Dan Goodley, Peter Goward, Gordon Grant, Chris Hatton, Sheila Hollins, Jane Hubert, Kelley Johnson, Gwynnyth Llewellyn, Heather McAlister, Michelle McCarthy, Alex McClimens, Roy McConkey, David McConnell, Keith McKinstrie, Fiona Mackenzie, Ghazala Mir, Ada Montgomery, Lesley Montisci, Elizabeth Murphy, Chris Oliver, Richard Parrott, Paul Ramcharan, Malcolm Richardson, Bronwyn Roberts, Philippa Russell, Kirsten Stalker, Martin Stevens, John Taylor, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne, Sally Twist, Jan Walmsley, Kate Woodcock

"The editors and contributors are to be congratulated on the production of a relevant and contemporary text that I have no hesitation in both endorsing and recommending to all involved in supporting and or caring for people with learning disabilities."

Professor Bob Gates, Project Leader - Learning Disabilities Workforce Development, NHS Education South Central, UK

"This is a seminal text for students and practitioners, researchers and policy makers."
Associate Professor Keith R. McVilly, Deakin University, Australia

"If I were to personally recommend any book for budding or current learning disability professionals then this would be it."
James Grainger, Student Nurse/Social Worker, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

"The book gives a true wealth of good practice scenarios that can only help practitioners be good at what they do and aspire to be."
Lee Marshall, Student Nurse, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-05-16
Mått:189 x 248 x 24 mm
Vikt:1 017 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:536
Upplaga:2
Förlag:McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN:9780335238439

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Margaret Flynn is Principal Researcher at the Centre for Health and Social Care Research at Sheffield Hallam University. She is also Chair of the Stephen Hoskin serious case review and Chair of Lancashire County Council’s Safeguarding Board, and works as an independent consultant.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction - why the life cycle?Part 1 - The construction of learning disabilityNarratives and people with learning disabilitiesSocial constructions and social models: Disability explained? The roots of biomedical diagnosis Learning disability and the law Models of service delivery Maintaining a commitment to quality Advocacy, campaigning and people with learning difficultiesPart 2 - Childhood and early parentingChildren with learning disabilities talking about their everyday lives Communication with children and young people The importance of aetiology of intellectual disability Breaking the news and early intervention Addressing the physical and sensory needs of children with profound and multiple learning disabilitiesFamily care: Experiences and expectationsPart 3 - Adolescence and transitions to adulthoodAdolescents and younger adults: Narrative accounts Transition: A moment of changeSafeguarding adults with learning disabilities against abusePromoting healthy lifestyles: Challenging behaviour (Almost) everything you ever wanted to know about sexuality and learning disability but were always too afraid to ask The sexual lives of women with learning disabilitiesSupporting people with learning disabilities within the criminal justice system Independence, reciprocity and resilience Personalizing learning disability services Part 4 - Adult identities and community inclusionYou have to prove yourself all the time: People with learning disabilities as parents Promoting friendships and developing social networks Enabling and supporting person-centred planning Culture and ethnicity: Developing accessible and appropriate services for health and social care Work, supported employment and leisure Promoting healthy lifestyles: Mental health Retrieving lost identities: Men with severe intellectual disabilities and mental health problems in long-term care Engaging communities of interest Part 5 - Experiences of ageing and end-of-life issuesA late picking: Narratives of older people with learning disabilities Growing old: Adapting to change and realizing a sense of belonging, continuity and purpose End-of-life issues Healthy and successful ageing Research and emancipation: Prospects and problems