
Learning Disability Today
A Handbook for Everyone Committed to Improving the Lives of People with Learning Disabilities
Steven Carnaby(Editor)
Pavilion Publishing (Brighton) Ltd
2nd Edition
Published on 30. July 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
236 pages
978-1-84196-224-5 (ISBN)
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Description
This newly revised edition of "Learning Disability Today" provides an updated introduction to some of the central issues in the lives of people with learning disabilities and their supporters. It provides context, underpinning knowledge and practical strategies for giving care and support to people with learning disabilities that promotes rights, independence, choice and inclusion. This title includes key themes such as: person-centred planning and community involvement; communication; advocacy, choice and decision-making; assessing and managing risk; legislative frameworks; direct payments; protection from abuse; sexuality and physical health; challenging behaviour; mental health; autism; older people; managing change, transition and loss; and, parenting.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 186 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84196-224-5 (9781841962245)
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