Working with People with Learning Disabilities: Theory and Practice
Author(s): David Thomas
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 also give a guide for practitioners on social policy and legislation and advise on crisis intervention, advocacy and joint agency work.
Product Information
Honor Woods is a qualified social worker with over eighteen years' experience and is an accredited practice teacher. David Thomas is a qualified social worker with twenty years' experience of working with adults who have a learning disability and/or mental health needs.
What is a learning disability?; application of theory; anti discriminatory practice and anti oppressive practice; what is normalization?; communication methods; advocacy, empowerment, participation and choice; universal experiences in the lives of people with learning disabilities; values, ethics and contrasting approaches; practical theories and methods; society's influence on practice; the way forward.
General Fields
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- : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- : 0.434
- : February 2003
- : 229mm X 159mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : David Thomas
- : Paperback
- : 362.3
- : 240
- : references, index
