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We have ways of communicating
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 23(4), 2010, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
This article discusses different ways of communicating with people with severe learning disabilities. It describes both extremes of the communication spectrum, focussing on those with the most severe problems. Looking at intense interaction, the author shows how communication is possible with everyone, no matter the severity of the impairment, as long as one can master effective ways of sharing in and understanding their behaviours. A key principle in communicating with people with learning disabilities is to use the knowledge and expertise of those who know the person well, and, as such, we should involve these people in the communication process. The article presents good advice on how best to achieve meaningful communication with those with severe learning disabilities, including the process of total communication – a process involving as many methods as possible, when necessary, to aid in the communication process.
Assessment – what is important to this person?
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 23(3), Spring 2010, pp.19-20.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Assessment is the systematic collection, recording and interpretation of information for a particular purpose. In the past, it has been usual for some very negative information to be collected about people with learning disabilities, sometimes as a supposed way of identifying needs, but sometimes as a trigger for control, subversion and oppression. This short article urges students to develop positive values towards people with learning disabilities and an orientation towards positive information about them. These principles, the author suggests, can, and should be, reflected in assessment.
Should the CSCI review its own standards?
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 19(1), August 2005, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The author summarises key points from research carried out by the Tizard Centre and the University of Kent which confirmed criticisms that have been made of the Care Standards and inspection of them by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI). The studies findings suggest that the assessment of services using the national minimum standards does not yet reflect important user outcomes.
Linking theory and practice
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Paul, THORNTON Cynthia
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 8(4), 1995, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Describes Reading University's MA in learning disabilities studies.
An important apostrophe
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 8(2), October 1994, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The World Health Organisation has officially recommended the use of the term 'Down Syndrome' to replace the term 'Down's Syndrome'. Argues that there should be consultation before changing the name.