The authors of this guide bring together the relevant theory for social workers, nurses, teachers and others working with people with learning disabilities. Using jargon-free explanations and case examples they provide the theoretical understanding needed to inform good practice and help to improve the quality of life of the person with a learning disability. They also give a guide for practitioners on social policy and legislation and advise on crisis intervention, advocacy and joint agency work.
Author(s): David Thomas, Honor Woods
Edition: 1
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 288
Working with People with Learning Disabilities......Page 5
Contents......Page 9
Disclaimer......Page 10
Introduction......Page 11
1 What is a Learning Disability?......Page 13
2 Application of Theory......Page 35
3 Anti-Discriminatory Practice and Anti-Oppressive Practice......Page 47
4 What is Normalization?......Page 67
5 Communication Methods......Page 83
6 Advocacy, Empowerment, Participation and Choice......Page 101
7 Universal Human Experience in the Lives of People with Learning Disabilities......Page 119
8 Values, Ethics and Contrasting Approaches: Person Centred and Behavioural......Page 143
9 Practical Theories and Methods......Page 179
10 Society’s Influences on Practice......Page 217
11 The Way Forward......Page 245
Conclusion......Page 261
References......Page 263
Subject Index......Page 275
Author Index......Page 288
