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COVID-19: meeting the psychological needs of people with learning/intellectual disabilities, and their families and staff
- Authors:
- SAMUEL Judith, DODD Karen
- Publisher:
- British Psychological Society
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
Guidance to support health and social care professionals to meet the psychological needs of people with learning and intellectual disabilities, their families and carers. It explores the different psychological factors that may influence and impact the wellbeing of people with learning or intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 crisis and highlights where psychologists can offer support and signposts professionals to helpful resources. Specifically, the guidance considers: the protective factors, the precipitating and maintaining factors, the psychological interventions/actions that may be available, and what may be important during the recovery/transformation phase. (Edited publisher abstract)
Resource pack for carers of adults with Down's Syndrome and dementia
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, TURK Vicky, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 146p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
People with Down's syndrome are far more likely to develop dementia than the general population, and at a younger age - the average age of dementia onset is just 52 years, with death likely to occur within just six years . This new resource for family carers, staff and other professionals supporting people with Down syndrome, to help them with practical day to day issues, including: supporting a person to maintain skills and independence as long as possible; treating treatable conditions; understanding and responding appropriately to changes in behaviour, at early, middle and late stages of dementia; providing emotional reassurance for carers; improving the confidence of carers to look after individuals; iIdentifying local supports and resources; and being open to the problems that may arise, and help with tips and solutions to cope.