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A serious case review: Amy
- Authors:
- FLYNN Margaret, ELEY Ruth
- Publisher:
- Suffolk Safeguarding Adults Board
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 55
- Place of publication:
- Ipswich
Serious case review of Amy, a woman with learning disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and known bowel problems, who died aged 52. She lived in a Supported Living scheme, Crane Court, run by Leading Lives. Amy was subject two safeguarding referrals, the first due concerns about supported living staff’s understanding of Amy’s health care needs discharge and the second following her discharge (Edited publisher abstract)
Quality of life and leisure participation in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities: a thematic analysis of the literature
- Authors:
- DAHAN-OLIEL Noemi, SHIKAKO-THOMAS Keiko, MAJNEMER Annette
- Journal article citation:
- Quality of Life Research, 21(3), April 2012, pp.427-439.
Nineteen intervention programmes, including quantitative and qualitative studies, were included in this systematic review. Seven themes were identified as shedding light on the association between participation in leisure activities and quality of life in children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The wide variety of outcome assessment tools and the range of study populations limited the validity of the results. The problems of a lack of consensus on how quality of life and participation in children should be measured, is highlighted.
The impact of personal characteristics of people with intellectual and developmental disability on self-determination and autonomous functioning
- Authors:
- WEHMEYER Michael L., GARNER Nancy W.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 16(4), December 2003, pp.255-265.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
... the self-determination and autonomous functioning of 301 adults with intellectual disability or a developmental disability without concomitant intellectual impairments (e.g. persons with cerebral palsy, epilepsy and spina bifida) as a function of personal characteristics of individuals. Intellectual capacity was not a significant contributor to either self-determination or autonomous functioning for this group.
Cerebral palsy: what parents and doctors want to know
- Author:
- ROSENBAUM Peter
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 05.05.03, 2003, pp.970-974.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Provides a brief overview of the condition of cerebral palsy and its implications for child development. Looks at the role of the family and how doctors can help, highlights new developments in treatment, and lists a number of website resources for parents and doctors.
Aging and developmental disability: current research, programming and practice implications
- Editors:
- HAMMEL Joy, NOCHAJSKI Susan
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 100p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, NY
This book explores research findings and practice implications pertaining to normative and disability-related aging experiences and issues. The book discusses the effectiveness of specific interventions targeted toward aging adults with intellectual disabilities such as Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, and epilepsy.
Person to person: a guide for professionals working with people with disabilities
- Author:
- GETHING Lindsay
- Publisher:
- Maclennan and Petty
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 285p.,illus.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Sydney, NSW
... at are: cerebral palsy, impairment to the function of the spinal cord, amputation, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, short stature, learning disability, hearing impairment, and visual impairment.
Our family, our future: 30 families with disabled children tell their stories
- Author:
- CONTACT A FAMILY
- Publisher:
- Contact a Family
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 68p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Thirty families from across the UK whose children are affected by a range of disabilities tell their story. Parents talk about their children's achievements, acknowledge the challenges, reflect on their aspirations and fears for the future.
Physical health of adults with intellectual disabilities
- Editors:
- PRASHER Vee, JANICKI Matthew
- Publisher:
- Blackwell
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 286p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
In common with the rest of the population, people with intellectual disabilities are experiencing increased longevity. Evidence suggests that mental health disorders may occur in up to half of all persons with intellectual disability and that these disorders accelerate significantly with age. Part one: prevalence and diagnosis; part two: treatments and interventions.
Challenging behaviour and cerebral palsy
- Author:
- PIMM Paul
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 27p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet is a basic introduction with a view to providing a greater understanding of challenging behaviour particularly as it relates to adults with cerebral palsy. Some broad strategies for managing challenging behaviour are discussed. Contents include: personal risk factors in cerebral palsy; reasons for challenging behaviour; management of challenging behaviour in cerebral palsy; post assessment; some key learning points; the pharmacological approach.
Children in need of special care
- Author:
- WEIHS Thomas J
- Publisher:
- Souvenir Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 152p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Rev. ed.
Examines various types of learning and developmental disabilities within the context of a theory of child development. After a general review of developmental disturbance and communication disorders, goes on to discuss the special needs of children with autism, Down's syndrome, epilepsy, fragile X syndrome, emotional deprivation, cerebral palsy, and hyperactivity. Ends with a consideration