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BL
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1027814
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b782184
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Thomas, David,1962 April 24-
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Working with people with learning disabilities : : theory and practice /\ David Thomas and Honor Woods.
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| Publication Statement
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London ;New York :: Jessica Kingsley Publishers,, 2003.
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1 online resource (288 pages)
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| ISBN
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1417501286
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: 1846423910
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: 9781417501281
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: 9781846423918
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1853029734
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-272) and index.
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| Contents
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Working with People with Learning Disabilities; Contents; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Introduction; 1 What is a Learning Disability?; 2 Application of Theory; 3 Anti-Discriminatory Practice and Anti-Oppressive Practice; 4 What is Normalization?; 5 Communication Methods; 6 Advocacy, Empowerment, Participation and Choice; 7 Universal Human Experience in the Lives of People with Learning Disabilities; 8 Values, Ethics and Contrasting Approaches: Person Centred and Behavioural; 9 Practical Theories and Methods; 10 Society's Influences on Practice; 11 The Way Forward; Conclusion; References.
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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 discuss both psychological and practical theories, including: cognitive and behavioural approaches; systems approach; task centred approach; role theory. Emphasising empowerment and inclusion of those with learning disabilities, they.
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Learning disabilities.
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Learning disabled children.
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Intellectual Disability.
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Learning Disabilities.
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Mentally Disabled Persons-- psychology.
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Mentally Disabled Persons-- rehabilitation.
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Social Support.
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Learning disabilities.
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Learning disabled children.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Security.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Public Policy-- Social Services Welfare.
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| Dewey Classification
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362.3/8
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RC394.L37T46 2003eb
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2003 E-438
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HV 3004.5T454w 2003
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Woods, Honor,1950-
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