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Diagnostic manual - intellectual disability (DM-ID): a textbook of diagnosis of mental disorders in persons with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- FLETCHER Robert, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- NADD Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 552p.
- Place of publication:
- Kingston, NY
This diagnostic manual was developed by the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD), in association with the American Psychiatric Association (APA). It aims to facilitate a more accurate psychiatric diagnosis of people with Intellectual Disabilities. Content includes a description of each psychiatric disorder, a summary of the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria, a review of the research and an evaluation of the strength of evidence supporting the literature conclusions.
The handbook of intellectual disability and clinical psychology practice
- Editors:
- CARR Alan, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 965p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The book is divided into seven sections, which cover conceptual frameworks, assessment frameworks and intervention frameworks, and the specific problems that arise in infancy and early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Chapters combine discussion of the theoretical and empirical issues with practical considerations. The authors incorporate detailed practice descriptions throughout, which will allow clinicians to use the book as a step-by-step guide to clinical work. Practice exercises are also included where relevant to aid skills development.
E-learning for adults with learning difficulties
- Author:
- JACOBSEN Yola
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Adult Continuing Education
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
This practical guide explores the ways in which digital technologies can be harnessed to improve the experiences of learners with learning difficulties. It shows how to use ICT in teaching and learning to help learners have more control over their learning environment, increase motivation and involvement, support choice-making and communication skills, and learn skills for everyday life. Written with the needs of tutors in mind, it will be a great help to anyone working in Adult and Community Education settings, in discrete groups or in integrated provision.
Understanding nonverbal learning disabilities: a common-sense guide for parents and professionals
- Author:
- MAMEN Maggie
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 176p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This easy-to-read guide offers a complete overview of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLDs) and the wide variety of symptoms that different types of NLD present. Maggie Mamen enables readers to select the most relevant strategies for coping with and managing their particular symptoms. She provides a wealth of practical advice on key skills such as developing written and verbal communication, understanding social clues, managing behaviour, self-regulation and improving organization. She also covers relevant teaching methods for the classroom. This practical and accessible introduction is an essential guide for those families and professionals working with children and adults with NLDs.
At home in the community?: promoting the social inclusion of people with a learning disability living in supported accommodation: easy read version
- Authors:
- COLLINS Suzanne, McCONKEY Roy
- Publisher:
- Triangle Housing Association; University of Ulster
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Ballymoney
This report highlights the social exclusion of people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland. This study, funded by the Big Lottery Fund, details the extent of social isolation experienced by tenants in various forms of supported accommodation provided by a range of agencies throughout Northern Ireland. Many have no friends outside of the place where they live and much of their time is spent within the home.
At home in the community?: promoting the social inclusion of people with a learning disability living in supported accommodation
- Authors:
- COLLINS Suzanne, McCONKEY Roy
- Publisher:
- Triangle Housing Association; University of Ulster
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 70p.
- Place of publication:
- Ballymoney
This report highlights the social exclusion of people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland. This study, funded by the Big Lottery Fund, details the extent of social isolation experienced by tenants in various forms of supported accommodation provided by a range of agencies throughout Northern Ireland. Many have no friends outside of the place where they live and much of their time is spent within the home.
Inspection of services for people with learning disabilities: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: July 2007
- Authors:
- DE METZ Alison, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection. London
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Inspection of services for people with learning disabilities: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: easy-read version: July 2007
- Authors:
- DE METZ Alison, et al
- Publisher:
- Commission for Social Care Inspection. London
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Smart but stuck: how resilience frees imprisoned intelligence from learning disabilities
- Author:
- ORENSTEIN Myrna
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 283p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
This book is a look at how smart people with learning gaps can not only overcome them, but become successful in learning and life. The new edition of this classic explores the emotional aspects of learning disabilities and imprisoned intelligence, showing how and why smart people with learning disabilities are resilient in getting help in order to struggle, survive, and achieve. The book also includes new material on the relationship between learning disabilities and neuroscience. This new version takes into account that the reader may have a learning disability, so it's easy to read and understand. Topics build on each other so the reader's knowledge becomes cumulative without dramatic effect and so emotional, biological, and social issues are easily integrated as the reader learns to turn a learning disability into an advantage.
Good practice in learning disability nursing
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 63p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document provides good practice guidance to support learning disability nursing to make a major contribution to the health and well-being of people with a learning disability in the future.