This classic text presents current best practice in the multi professional care of people with intellectual disabilities. It has been planned so that it can be used as a 'ready reference' on what each discipline contributes and as a literature source. Most importantly, it provides benchmarks for quality of care. It can be used as a manual in primary health care, in hospital settings, and in resource centres.
As institutions close and community care develops, there is a new thrust to educate primary health care professionals to work in different ways and with a wider range of clients. The book has therefore been largely rewritten to address health needs in this changing context. However, with its strong practical emphasis and a first class team of writers, the book remains a key introductory text.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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4 line & 9 halftone illus
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-2653-8 (9780750626538)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
INTRODUCTION: Changing priorities
STARTING POINTS: Users and involvement
Parents' problems and perspectives
Early intervention
WAYS OF COMMUNICATING: Communicating through movement
Communicating in adults with severe learning disabilities
Art Therapy
Music Therapy
LIFE IN SOCIETY: Community integration
Resettlement
Community support teams
Current contribution of the social service
Teaching new skills
HEALTH MATTERS: A health gain focus to the delivery of health care
The management of epilepsy
The role of the specialist in community child health
Physiotherapy
Occupational therapy
Dental health
oral health for people with a learning disability
Nursing intervention
Behavioural disturbance in psychiatric illness and pervasive developmental disorders
MANAGING BEHAVIOURS: Understanding and responding to challenging behaviour
a multi element approach
psychological treatment for anxiety and depression for people with learning disabilities
The treatment of anger in individuals with learning disabilities
SPECIAL ISSUES: The problems of ageing
Neuroimaging and mental retardation
Legal aspects
APPENDIX 1: Cardiff health check
