Working with People with Learning Disabilities : Theory and Practice.

By: Thomas, DavidContributor(s): Woods, HonorMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2003Copyright date: ©2003Description: 1 online resource (290 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781846423918Subject(s): Learning disabilities | Learning disabled childrenGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Working with People with Learning Disabilities : Theory and PracticeDDC classification: 362.384 LOC classification: RC394.L37 -- T46 2003ebOnline resources: Click to View
Contents:
Intro -- 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 -- Subject Index -- Author Index.
Summary: A comprehensive introduction to working with people with learning disabilities, this guide provides the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and to help improve the quality of life of people within this group. Using accessible language and case examples, the authors discuss both psychological and practical theories.
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Intro -- 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 -- Subject Index -- Author Index.

A comprehensive introduction to working with people with learning disabilities, this guide provides the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and to help improve the quality of life of people within this group. Using accessible language and case examples, the authors discuss both psychological and practical theories.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2018. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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