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The All-Wales mental handicap strategy: framework for development from April 1993
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Welsh Office
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Welsh Office
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Adult placement scheme for people with learning difficulties: policy and operational working document
- Author:
- LANCASHIRE. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Lancashire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 100p.
- Place of publication:
- Preston
Document setting out the definition, philosophy, principles and service objectives behind Lancashire SSD's adult placement scheme. Also details how the scheme should be managed, financial arrangements, the role of the carers involved, placement procedures, placement 'aftercare', legal aspects, medical care, and complaints procedures.
Innovations in employment training and work for people with learning difficulties
- Editors:
- McCONKEY Roy, McGINLEY Patrick
- Publisher:
- Lisieux Hall Publications
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 240p.,illus.
- Place of publication:
- Chorley, Lancs.
Prader-willi syndrome: home, school and community
- Authors:
- JAMES Terrance N., BROWN Roy I.
- Publisher:
- Chapman and Hall
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 239p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes research and practice relating to this condition, a form of learning disability with some physical problems. Discusses educational and behavioural issues. Addresses the major problems from the child's and the family's perspectives and makes recommendations concerning child and adult phases of development. Practical text aimed at all professionals working with those with PWS and their families, as well as at parents.
Guardianship in Scotland
- Authors:
- RICHARDS Huw, McGREGOR Christine
- Publisher:
- HMSO/Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 117p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Comprehensive look at guardianship, including a brief history and a literature review. Also contains chapters on background information on guardianship in Scotland; problems experienced by people subject to guardianship; grounds presented to the court on application or renewal; powers of guardians; services received; management of funds; and court hearings. Finally, draws conclusions and looks at future trends.
Getting in on the act: provision for pupils with special educational needs; the national picture
- Authors:
- AUDIT COMMISSION, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Education and Science
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 75p.,diags.
- Place of publication:
- London
Evaluates current provision and makes recommendations for improvements.
Education for special needs: principles and practice in Camphill
- Author:
- HANSMANN Henning
- Publisher:
- Floris Books
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 189p.,illus.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Introduces Camphill, and sets out the philosophy and principles, based on the philosophy of Rudolph Steiner, behind the schools. Describes the community life of the schools, and provides case studies of individual pupils and their difficulties.
The limits of case management: lessons from the Wakefield Case Management Project
- Authors:
- RICHARDSON Ann, HIGGINS Ray
- Publisher:
- University of Leeds. Nuffield Institute for Health Services Studies
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
An evaluation of the development of a needs led case management project centring on the move of people with learning difficulties from hospital into the community.
Foster family care for persons with mental retardation
- Authors:
- BORTHWICK-DUFFY Sharon, et al
- Publisher:
- American Association on Mental Retardation
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 207p.,tables,diags.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
Research study focusing on the factors that influence the development and quality of life of people with learning disabilities in foster care, with the objective of isolating characteristics of the individual and home environment that were likely to affect development and quality of life.
When the eagles fly: a report on resettlement of people with learning difficulties from long-stay institutions
- Author:
- COLLINS Jean
- Publisher:
- Values into Action
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 52p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
A critique of the progress being made in moving people with learning difficulties into the community.