TY - GEN T1 - Working with people with learning disabilities : theory and practice A1 - Thomas, David, 1962 April 24- A2 - Woods, Honor, 1950- LA - English PP - London ; New York PB - Jessica Kingsley Publishers YR - 2003 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_ocm54768870 AB - 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 discuss both psychological and practical theories, including: cognitive and behavioural approaches; systems approach; task centred approach; role theory. Emphasising empowerment and inclusion of those with learning disabilities, they. OP - 288 CN - RC394.L37 T46 2003eb SN - 1417501286 SN - 9781417501281 SN - 9781846423918 SN - 1846423910 SN - 1283904543 SN - 9781283904544 SN - 1853029734 KW - Learning disabilities. KW - Learning disabled children. KW - Intellectual disability. KW - Persons with Intellectual Disabilities : psychology. KW - Persons with Intellectual Disabilities : rehabilitation. KW - Social Support KW - Learning Disabilities KW - Intellectual Disability KW - Troubles de l'apprentissage. KW - Enfants en difficulté d'apprentissage. KW - Déficience intellectuelle. KW - intellectual disability. KW - POLITICAL SCIENCE : Public Policy : Social Services & Welfare. KW - POLITICAL SCIENCE : Public Policy : Social Security. KW - Intellectual disability KW - Learning disabilities KW - Learning disabled children ER -