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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)