Working with people with learning disabilities : theory and practice /

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...

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Библиографические подробности
Главный автор: Thomas, David, 1962 April 24-
Другие авторы: Woods, Honor, 1950-
Формат: Licensed eBooks
Язык:английский
Опубликовано: London ; New York : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003.
Online-ссылка:https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=100727
Оглавление:
  • Working with People with Learning Disabilities; Contents; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Introduction; 1 What is a Learning Disability?; 2 Application of Theory; 3 Anti-Discriminatory Practice and Anti-Oppressive Practice; 4 What is Normalization?; 5 Communication Methods; 6 Advocacy, Empowerment, Participation and Choice; 7 Universal Human Experience in the Lives of People with Learning Disabilities; 8 Values, Ethics and Contrasting Approaches: Person Centred and Behavioural; 9 Practical Theories and Methods; 10 Society's Influences on Practice; 11 The Way Forward; Conclusion; References.