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Readiness for cognitive therapy in people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- WILNER Paul, MORGANNWG Bro
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19(1), March 2006, pp.5-16.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Cognitive therapies are increasingly being offered by clinical psychologists to people with intellectual disabilities. This paper reviews some of the factors that influence people's readiness to engage in cognitive therapy. Limited verbal ability, psychological-mindedness (particularly in relation to the understanding of emotions and the mediating role of cognitions), and self-efficacy, are all likely to present significant barriers. There may also be motivational barriers to treatment, including the functionality of some psychological presentations, maladaptive beliefs promoting resistance to change, the intellectually challenging nature of cognitive therapy, and external factors such as inappropriate settings. Engagement with therapy can be promoted by involving carers to support the therapy, but carers may themselves display a range of limitations of ability and motivation similar to those displayed by clients, which need to be recognized, and where possible addressed, in order for their involvement to be effective. If barriers to treatment are recognized, significant steps can be taken to increase accessibility. In addition to simplifying the delivery of therapy, there is also scope to simplify the model; this point is illustrated by case examples, and some principles for formalizing modifications to standard procedures are suggested. As barriers to treatment can often be surmounted, a decision whether or not to offer cognitive therapy should be derived from a comprehensive formulation, and should never be based solely on a client's performance on tests of cognitive ability.
Her reassessment led to depression
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.2.11, 2011, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Professionals offer advice on a case in which a women with learning disabilities who was re-assessed using a resource allocation system and found she could no longer afford her local authority carers.
Learning disability: a life cycle approach
- Editors:
- GRANT Gordon, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 515p.
- Place of publication:
- Maidenhead
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
This second edition is intended for students planning to work with people with learning disabilities and severe learning disabilities at every stage of their lives. Issues surrounding the life cycle of people with learning disabilities, and their families/carers from birth, childhood and early parenting are covered. Separate sections cover: adolescence and transition to adulthood; adult identities and community inclusion; old age; and end of life. The text includes case studies and user views from service users and their families/carers. It is written for students and is also relevant for researchers, practitioners s and policy makers.
'Sunrise, sunset' - the transitions faced by the parents of adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- LINDSAY Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 2(3), September 2008, pp.13-17.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article is based on statements freely written by the parents of three adults with learning disabilities describing the transitions in the lives of these adults, and structured interviews with their general practitioners (GP). It highlights the emotional, psychological and personal problems of this group of carers and the need for more research into their support.
Suffering in silence
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.02.06, 2006, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A panel of professionals advise on the case of a man with learning difficulties who says his carers - relatives of his mother's boyfriend - have assaulted him.
Paving the way: early intervention for children with learning disabilities whose behaviours challenge
- Authors:
- CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION, COUNCIL FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
- Publishers:
- Challenging Behaviour Foundation, Council for Disabled Children
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Place of publication:
- London
Website containing a range of resources to provide families, professionals, staff, and commissioners with information about how to reduce challenging behaviour and to improve the wellbeing of children with learning disabilities. It brings together a range of resources, including: evidence of what works, what families have found helpful, videos, case studies and examples of good practice. Topics covered include: transition to adulthood, positive behaviour support; education, health and care; communication, providing support and service development. The website has been developed as part of the 'Paving the way', a joint project from the Challenging Behaviour Foundation and the Council for Disabled Children which worked in partnership with families and professionals to share and promote good practice and improve outcomes for children with challenging behaviour. (Edited publisher abstract)
Using explanatory models in the care of a person with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- INWANG Francis, HEMMINGS Colin, HVID Cindy
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 7(3), 2013, pp.152-160.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A case study exploring the differences between carer and professional perspectives in the assessment and treatment of a young man with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health problems. The opinions and perspectives of psychiatrists involved in the care and treatment of “S” and “S”'s mother about the aetiology, course, treatment and prognosis of “S”'s condition, are explored using “explanatory models”. The similarities and the differences of opinions and perspectives about the mental health care of a person with intellectual disabilities are highlighted. It shows how the explicit comparison of notions about a person's condition, assessment and treatment may help all involved to work together for the common ground of achieving the best outcomes for service users. (Edited publisher abstract)
Home for good
- Author:
- MORTON Greg
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, August 2011, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Following a lifetime living either with his family or in residential care, a 42-year old man with multiple disabilities has recently moved into a an adapted bungalow, with two other residents. His parents describe the improvements in his quality of life following this move.
Our escape from 'serviceland'
- Author:
- TOMLINSON Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, June 2008, pp.30-32.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
A mother discusses her experience of a self-directed support pilot, and explains how it transformed her sons live.
The keys to life: report of the Care Inspectorate's inspection focus area 2014-2016
- Author:
- CARE INSPECTORATE
- Publisher:
- Care Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report presents the results of thematic inspections of services for adults with learning disabilities in Scotland, which were carried out to examine the quality of services and the extent to which the key principles of The Keys to Life policy were being met. It also looks at the extent to which the learning from the Department of Health review into Winterbourne View Hospital in Gloucestershire is informing practice in Scotland. The inspection included care homes, care at home services, housing support services and d combined care at home/housing support services for people with a learning disability. The report examines the findings in relation to outcomes for people who use these services, and their carers, aligning these to the four overarching strategic outcomes of The Keys to Life: a healthy life; choice and control; independence; and active citizenship. The inspections found that over 93 per cent of the services were providing good, very good, or excellent care. They also identified a high-level awareness about The Keys to Life strategy. Where services were good, this related to the implementation of person-led care practices which promoted choice and protected the rights of those using services. Areas for improvement identified included: some care managers reporting difficulties in accessing the right healthcare for the people they support; improvements in the way care was planned and delivered; and providing activities that were better focused on people’s individual choices. Examples of good practice are also included throughout the report. (Edited publisher abstract)