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Working together: a participative approach to learning
- Author:
- WALMSLEY Janette
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 19(3), 1991, pp.92-95.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
The first University course for people with learning disabilities "Patterns for Living: Working together" was launched by the Open University in 1989. Describes and evaluates the one-day events run to acquaint potential users with the training package and participative working models.
The integration of statemented children in mainstream schools: the experience of headteachers and parents
- Author:
- STONE Karen
- Publisher:
- University of East Anglia
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 41p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
Examines the experiences of parents, the views of head teachers and policy and practice in Birmingham and discusses the radical changes necessary for successful integration.
Integrating special children: some ethical issues
- Editors:
- FAIRBAIRN Gavin, FAIRBAIRN Susan
- Publisher:
- Avebury
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 175p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Aldershot
Looks at the arguments for and against integration. Includes chapters on: ethical issues; equality; psychological issues; the right to an education; equal opportunities; creating a desirable future for people with significant learning difficulties; and integration, values and society.
A better working relationship
- Author:
- RUSSELL Philippa
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.9.91, 1991, pp.vii-viii.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Children Act paves the way for clearer communication between families with special needs and service providers. Will education and social services be able to work together to provide an integrated service?
Mental handicap: social science perspectives
- Authors:
- BALDWIN Steve, HATTERSLEY John eds
- Publisher:
- Tavistock/Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 190p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines how services to the mentally handicapped have evolved and considers how the place of consumers and their role as users have conditioned the development of services. Stresses the need for a holistic approach to provide comprehensive support in all areas, including education, occupation, leisure, health, and housing. Includes chapters on normalisation and community care.
Early intervention studies for young children with special needs
- Editors:
- MITCHELL David, BROWN Roy I.
- Publisher:
- Chapman and Hall
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 355p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes the need to identify children with special needs, and facilities that are being developed for this. Discusses the role of the parent in facilitating early learning, and the needs of parents when a child is diagnosed as having a disability. Also looks at advocacy and staff training.
People with learning difficulties: Whittington Hall Hospital
- Author:
- PUREWAL Sardip
- Publisher:
- Derbyshire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 26p.,tables,diags.
- Place of publication:
- Matlock
Digest of statistical information, including data on age, duration of stay, self-sufficiency, continence, mobility, transport, social skills, communication, education, and training.