Supporting People With Learning Disabilities in Health & Social Care

In this work, learning disabilities are defined to encompass intellectual impairment and cognitive disabilities, physical and sensory impairments, and differences associated with the autistic spectrum. UK contributors, including academics and practitioners as well as a few parents, hope to improve how professionals in health and social care provide services to people with learning disabilities. Initial chapters concentrate on themes of empowerment and vulnerability, person-centered planning, building positive relationships, and the medical and social model of care. One chapter offers a parent's perspective. Other topics include meeting mental health needs of people with learning disabilities, and people with learning disabilities in the criminal justice system. Case scenarios, reflection questions, and key points are included. Broussine and Scarborough are affiliated with the University of the West of England, Bristol. Annotation Ac2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)