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Working With People With Learning Disabilities: Theory And PracticeStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionThe 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. Author descriptionHonor 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. Table of contentsWhat 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. |