"A helpful resource for those undertaking studies in learning disabilities at all levels. I shall definitely be recommending it to my students!" - John Boarder, Bangor University
"This book provides a valuable and innovative contribution to the field of Learning Disabilities." - Logan Parumal, University of Manchester
Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities is a handy guide to the topics you need to know about whether studying or working in the field of Learning Disabilities. The A-Z format allows you to "dip in" and quickly find relevant information on topics ranging from Autism to Rights and from Advocacy to Challenging Behaviours.
Each entry features:
- a snapshot definition of the concept;
- a broader discussion of the main issues and applications to practice;
- key points;
- a case study, and
- signposts to further reading.
Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities is an ideal companion to study and particularly useful for those completing academic assignments as part of training. Written by a team of experienced practitioners and lecturers, the book reflects the multi-disciplinary nature of contemporary practice.
Advocacy - Sara Bell
Arts: Drama Therapy - Andy Worth
Assessment - Ruth Sadik
Autism - Helen Kerrell
Behavioural Phenotypes - Dianne Phipps
Causes - Dianne Phipps
Challenging Behaviour - Gary LaVigna and Thomas J Willis
Children and Adolescents - Pat Talbot
Choice - Pat Talbot
Communication - Jane Hobson
Community Learning Disability Nursing - Sara Bell
Compassion - Glenda Hardy and Pat Talbot
Complementary Medicine/Therapies - Phillippa J Newman
Consent - Tom Mason
Complex Needs - Teresa Whitehurst
Development - Geoff Astbury
Disability Studies - Andy Lovell
Employment - Joanne Skellern
Empowerment - Sara Bell
Epilepsy - Paul Barber
Ethnicity - Zenobia Nadirshaw
Forensic Services - Andrew Lovell
Friendships and Social Networks - Karen McKenzie
Health Services - Martin Campbell
Inclusion (Social) - Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead
Intelligence - Daniel W Price-Jones and Alastair L Barrowcliff
Learning - Penny Lacey
Life Skills - M Thomas Kishore
Life Story - Kristín Björnsdóttir
Loss - Sue Read
Mental Health - Amanda Sinai et al
Multi-Agency and Multiprofessional Services - Chris Chennell
Nursing - John Turnbull
Older People - Nancy Jokinen
Parenthood - Fintan Sheerin
Parents and Families - Marion Redfern
Person-Centred Planning - David Coyle and Julie Lunt
Physical Health - Pat Talbot
Psychological Therapies - Karin Lewis et al
Rights - Tom Mason
Service Philosophy - Beth Greenhill and Ged Carney
Service Quality - Jim Blair
Service-User Voice - Helen Elizabeth Dunn et al
Sexuality - Margaret Douglas, Rachael Wood and Judith Sim
Social Care - Tom Mason
Social Model of Disability - Dan Goodley
Spirituality - Mike Thomas
Transition - David Abbott and Pauline Heslop
Values - Jill McCarthy
Vulnerability - Elaine Taylor
