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Mental retardation: definition, classification, and systems of supports; workbook
- Author:
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON MENTAL RETARDATION
- Publisher:
- American Association on Mental Retardation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 49p.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
This book provides the background of the definition of mental retardation, demonstrates how to operationalise the process, and provides case studies and forms. The workbook and provides an overview of the definition and process, case studies, and forms.
A botched investigation
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.10.02, 2002, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at a case study of a girl with learning difficulties who claims she was hit by a support teacher.
A group treatment for men with intellectual disabilities who sexually offend or abuse
- Authors:
- ROSE John, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 15(2), 2002, pp.138-150.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes a group intervention for men with an intellectual disability who have sexually offended or abuse others. The group was in response to referrals to psychology department. The majority of these individuals had not subject to legal proceedings. Attitudes consistent with offending reduced after participation for most participants, however, these tended to revert to pre-group levels over time. Knowledge tended to increase after the group, however, problems with the questionnaire used made interpretation of the results difficult. No further incidents of sexual abuse have been recorded by any of the five group members who completed the group.
Case of the missing voice
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.5.02, 2002, pp.46-47.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Offers views on a case involving disagreement over the future of a woman with learning difficulties.
Good practice in citizen advocacy: guidelines on good practice in citizen advocacy; case studies of affiliation among advocacy groups; guidelines for recognition of citizen advocates
- Author:
- BROOKE John
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 114p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Citizen advocacy is a partnership between two people. Usually one of these is a vulnerable person, who is at risk of being ignored or not listened to. The other is an ordinary citizen who is willing to speak up for the other partner's choices and decisions. Citizen advocacy is not only for people with learning disabilities, or those with communication problems. Many vulnerable people can benefit greatly from standing side by side with a citizen advocate. Citizen advocacy is linked to active citizenship and to the defence of human rights. This can benefit the advocate, the wider community and the advocacy user.
Learning disability today: key issues for providers, managers, practitioners and users
- Editor:
- CARNABY Steven
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 276p.,illus.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Introduction to some of the central issues in the lives of people with learning difficulties and the people who support them. It provides context, underpinning knowledge and practical strategies for giving care and support that promotes rights, independence, choice and inclusion. Includes chapters on: understanding approaches to learning disability; policy and legislation; understanding and developing anti oppressive practice; protecting people from abuse; assessing and managing risk; understanding and promoting communication; handling information and keeping records; undertaking assessment and promoting communication; enabling and supporting community involvement; understanding and promoting advocacy and decision making; sexuality; access to health care and supporting healthy lifestyles; working with people with profound and multiple learning difficulties; supporting people with challenging behaviour; mental health; managing change, transition and loss; and supporting older people with learning difficulties. Illustrated throughout with case studies.