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Choice, autonomy and the reality
- Author:
- ROBENS Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), March 2014, Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
Drawing on the results of a recent scoping review by David Sims and Sandra Cabrita, the author looks at how personalisation is having an impact on people with learning disabilities and transforming the role of the social worker. It focuses on the areas of: choice and control, and autonomy and independence. Additional relevant resources published by Research in Practice for Adults are also highlighted. (Original abstract)
A review of the literature concerning learning disability, challenging behaviour and social work
- Authors:
- TILLEY Elizabeth, LEDGER Sue, BARDSLEY Janet
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 73
- Place of publication:
- London
This literature review outlines the key findings and 'headlines' from the empirical research on learning disability and challenging behaviour, contextualised within significant policy developments. The review covers: value base and best practice in supporting people with learning disabilities; best practice in mental health in relation to people whose behaviour is labelled as challenging and including links with mainstream mental health services; supporting people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) and challenging behaviour; engaging with the perspectives of and understanding the experiences of people with challenging behaviour; the experiences of family carers of people with challenging behaviour; person-centred planning with people with challenging behaviour; self-directed support (SDS) and challenging behaviour; the practice of out-of-area placements and returning people to their local area; transition and learning disability; the organisational context for social workers in supporting people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour; quality of life, wellbeing and learning disability; building community capacity for inclusion of people with challenging behaviour; and good practice guidance prepared by other professional bodies of relevance to the social work role with people with challenging behaviour. (Edited publisher abstract)
Don't cause a culture shock
- Author:
- KOULLA-BURKE Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), September 2013, pp.22-23. Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
The author explains why culturally competent practice is vital in delivering positive outcomes to people with learning disabilities form black and minority ethnic communities. (Publisher abstract)
Critical review on legislative definitions of people with disabilities in Japan
- Author:
- SATO Hisao
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy and Social Work, 1, March 1997, pp.31-39.
- Publisher:
- Japan College of Social Work
This article considers the different legislative definitions of people with disabilities in Japan covering Disabled Persons' Fundamental law, Law for Welfare of Persons with Mental Disorder, National Pension Law and Law for Welfare of Physically Disabled Persons. It points out the unreasonable exclusion of some types of disability from legislative definitions and the inconsistency between current definitions.
Statistics of Japanese with disabilities
- Author:
- SATO Hisao
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy and Social Work, 6, March 2002, pp.61-75.
- Publisher:
- Japan College of Social Work
Although current statistics offer valuable insights, there is the need to discover cross disability and cross life stage prevalence of persons with disabilities. This paper offers an evaluation of current statistics and offers suggestions for further research.
A study of factors in the life satisfaction of the elderly with disabilities
- Author:
- LEE Ick Seop
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy and Social Work, 5, March 2001, pp.49-59.
- Publisher:
- Japan College of Social Work
Examines the relationship between social, support and life satisfaction of older people with disabilities in Korea in terms of the direct effect and type of disability. Topics covered include financial security, emotional support and quality of life considerations.