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Love, learning disabilities and pockets of brilliance: how practitioners can make a difference to the lives of children, families and adults
- Author:
- RYAN Sara
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 176
- Place of publication:
- London
This book shares experiences of what brilliant care and support can look like for families with learning disabled or autistic children and adults. The author steers clear of jargon and 'doublespeak' to conjure authentic experiences of families. Speaking with families and professionals, she conveys the love, laughter and joy which binds families and the harsh realities many face; of separation from loved ones, substandard care and frustration and helplessness in the face of inflexible services. From their experiences, the author looks to capture those pockets of brilliance that families have encountered, and which outstanding practitioners have pioneered, for us all to learn from. (Edited publisher abstract)
Child protection and parents with a learning disability: good practice for assessing and working with adults: including autism spectrum disorders and borderline learning disability
- Author:
- MORGAN Penny
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 176
- Place of publication:
- London
This book provides practical advice and knowledge to help professionals understand common intellectual disabilities and how they might affect parenting capability. It provides guidance on how to carry out effective assessments and explains how interventions might differ when working with parents who have a learning disability. It includes chapters on: mild learning disabilities and parenting; borderline learning disability; autistic spectrum conditions; parenting, emotions and attachment; and working with families. It also explores emotional and mental health issues that can occur alongside learning disabilities, such as anxiety, depression, and attachment disorders, to show how they should be understood in the context of cognitive abilities and the parenting role. (Edited publisher abstract)
Achieving successful transitions for young people with disabilities: a practical guide
- Authors:
- HUGHES Jill, LACKENBY Natalie
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 208
- Place of publication:
- London
This best practice guide provides a blueprint for managing seamless transitions between services for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs and sensory impairments. The authors cover a wide range of transitions, including moving from children's to adult's services, from school to college, leaving education and gaining work experience and employment and supporting young people to live independently. They include key information on policy and legislation, the statutory duty of local authorities and health, housing and education agencies, and describe the impact of the new Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans. With a wealth of practical, common sense guidance for navigating this complex area of work in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner, the book will guide practitioners and students step-by-step through the process of managing transitions, highlighting best practice and providing evidence-based models to ensure the best possible outcomes for service users and their families. (Edited publisher abstract)
Sexuality and relationships in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities: standing in my shoes
- Editors:
- CHAPMAN Rohhss, LEDGER Sue, TOWNSON Louise
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 230
- Place of publication:
- London
This book offers an account of the challenges those with intellectual disabilities face in their sexuality and relationships and explores what society needs to do to respect their rights. Drawing extensively on personal experiences, it paints a picture of the range of sexualities and relationships people want and shows how sexuality has been managed and controlled in different countries. It explores a range of issues such as rights, resilience, protection, sexual oppression and the lack of privacy for those living in care institutions. Co-edited and with contributions by people with intellectual disabilities and allies, this book provides insight into a morally, ethically and legally complex area and will be of help to people with intellectual disabilities, their advocates, families and supporters; and to social care managers, social workers, and other professionals working in the field as well as academic researchers and students. (Edited publisher abstract)
The individual service funds handbook: implementing personal budgets in provider organisations
- Authors:
- SANDERSON Helen, MILLER Robin
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 184
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide to an innovative form of personal budget in health and social care. It explains what Individual Service Funds (ISFs) are, how to use them effectively and how to implement them in the organisation. The handbook spans a range of settings, including a dementia care home, supported living and residential homes for adults with learning disabilities and people who use mental health services. It also sets out guidelines and templates which can be used when implementing ISFs, addressing key practical concerns including: how to put together effective support plans, and how to ensure that ISFs are delivered in a person-centred way, and how to overcome organisational complexities in implementation and supporting managers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Supporting people with intellectual disabilities experiencing loss and bereavement: theory and compassionate practice
- Editor:
- READ Sue
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 280
- Place of publication:
- London
Exploring contemporary theory and practice surrounding loss and bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), this book brings together international contributors with a range of academic, professional and personal experience. It looks at diverse experiences of loss across this population whether it be loss due to transition, the loss or death of others, or facing their own impending death. The book begins by offering theoretical perspectives on loss and compassion, bereavement, disenfranchised grief, spirituality, and psychological support. It then addresses contemporary practice issues in health and social care contexts and explores loss for specific communities with ID including children, individuals with autism, those in forensic environments, and those at the end of life. Identifying inherent challenges that arise when supporting individuals with ID experiencing loss, and providing evidence and case studies to support best practice approaches, this book will be of interest to students, academics and professionals in the fields of disability, health and social care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: a guide to FASD for parents, carers and professionals
- Author:
- CATTERICK Maria
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 168
- Place of publication:
- London
An introduction to the most common non-genetic learning disability, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. It describes how alcohol can harm the foetus and disrupt development, and explains how the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder affects individuals at different stages of their lives. With the aid of illustrative diagrams, photographs and charts, it shows how to identify FASD and gives guidance on how mothers at risk can be helped. It also provides advice for parents or carers on how children, young people and adults with FASD can be best supported. (Edited publisher abstract)
Intellectual disability and dementia: research into practice
- Author:
- WATCHMAN Karen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 336
- Place of publication:
- London
Presenting up-to-date information about dementia and intellectual disabilities, this book brings together the latest international research and evidence-based practice, and describes the relevance and implications for support and services. Experts from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands discuss good practice and the way forward in relation to assessment, diagnosis, interventions, staff knowledge and training, care pathways, service design, measuring outcomes and the experiences of individuals, families and carers. The breadth of information offered is meant to inform support and services throughout the whole course of dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Particular emphasis is placed on how intellectual disability and dementia services can work collaboratively to offer more effective, joined up support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Preventing emotional abuse and neglect of people with intellectual disability: stopping insult and injury
- Author:
- ROBINSON Sally
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 208p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The traumatic experiences faced by people with intellectual disability living in disability accommodation services are brought into the light in this book. Through the narratives of nine people with intellectual disability and their families, key issues concerning the problem are identified, these include: the central role of systems; the cumulative impact of emotional and psychological abuse and neglect over time; recognition of the abuse by people with intellectual disability; and the lack of moral authority accorded to them in abuse acknowledgement and reporting. The book looks at the difficulty of breaking the cycle of beliefs and attitudes about and to individuals that can build over time. Based on the responses, a range of strategies and methods are recommended to increase the capacity of everyone involved with people with intellectual disability to prevent emotional abuse, and respond to and support the recovery of people who are abused. Topics discussed include: Gaining new understanding about abuse through the lens of lived experience; What is this harm? What does this mean for practice? Stories of lived experience; Insult and injury; Systemic concerns; Making change and moving forward; What do these experiences mean for other people with intellectual disability? What do these experiences mean for practice and policy? New insights into the problem; Implications for making change.
Music and the social model: an occupational therapist's approach to music with people labelled as having learning disabilities
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Jane Q.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 208p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The author sets out to show how someone with learning difficulties can engage with music in as many diverse and fulfilling ways as the rest of their community. While not avoiding theoretical concepts, the guide is essentially practical and intended to help therapists empower people with learning difficulties to experience and enjoy music in a meaningful way. It sets out activity ideas in the context of existing occupational therapy models and offers tips, resources and ready-to-use themed lesson plans to inspire and enrich practice. The book includes examples and real-life success stories demonstrating how put the theory into practice, including downloadable tracks composed and performed by the LA Buskers, a band the author works with. Although aimed at occupational therapists the book is also expected to be of interest to social care workers planning and delivering activity programmes as well as community musicians. Topics covered include; an overview of the elements of music, the relationship between music and human occupation, music and the social model of disability, music and occupational therapy, a social model of the OT process, creating an enabling environment, activity analysis and planning using an OT tool kit, and an introduction to music group sessions of various sizes including one to one activities.