
The Nature of Support
A survey of the support by job coaches from the perspective of people with intellectual disability in open employment
Peter Cookson(Author)
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published on 4. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-3-8383-4972-5 (ISBN)
Description
Supported employment has been promoted in public policy as an effective method to help people with disabilities to achieve involvement in their community and the development of social skills, friendships and a sense of self worth. In recent years, the funding, the availability of services to people with more severe disabilities, the levels of social integration and the poor job retention rates have been increasingly identified as areas of concern. This study explores some of the issues and problems in providing support to people with intellectual disabilities. Establishing a mutually respecting relationship and "knowing the person" by building rapport and tailoring support to meet their individual needs are important. And being able to deal with issues, both in and out of the workplace, is critical. The findings of this qualitative study will be useful to all "job coaches" and other disability support workers by providing new insights into how to better help and support people with intellectual disabilities.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Germany
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
244 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-8383-4972-5 (9783838349725)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Peter Cookson, BSc, Dip Ed, M Dis St: Disability support work research (PhD Candidate), Flinders University of South Australia