Learning disability: a life cycle approach

by Grant, Gordon

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Title Statements

Full title :Learning disability : a life cycle approach / edit by grodon grant ... [et al.].

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2010.
Edition:2nd ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Open Univ. Press
Place of Publication:Maidenhead
Language:eng
Publication Date:2010.

Notes

Includes Index.

KH 21/7/2017e.

The Physical Object

Description:XIX, 515 p. ; : 25 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0335238432, 9780335238439
oclc:on1164345994
LC Classification:LC4818.53.G7

Introduction -- why the life cycle? Part 1 -- The construction of learning disability Narratives and people with learning disabilities Social constructions and social models: Disability explained? The roots of biomedical diagnosis Learning disability and the law Models of service delivery Maintaining a commitment to quality Advocacy, campaigning and people with learning difficulties Part 2 -- Childhood and early parenting Children with learning disabilities talking about their everyday lives Communication with children and young people The importance of aetiology of intellectual disability Breaking the news and early intervention Addressing the physical and sensory needs of children with profound and multiple learning disabilities Family care: Experiences and expectations Part 3 -- Adolescence and transitions to adulthood Adolescents and younger adults: Narrative accounts Transition: A moment of change Safeguarding adults with learning disabilities against abuse Promoting healthy lifestyles: Challenging behaviour (Almost) everything you ever wanted to know about sexuality and learning disability but were always too afraid to ask The sexual lives of women with learning disabilities…

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