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Learning difficulties
- Author:
- WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 3, April 1997, pp.10-12.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Controversy is still raging over whether village communities for people with learning difficulties are a better option then living within mainstream society. New research evaluates and compares the different accommodation options. Also looks at how help is at hand for researchers to help them share their knowledge with people with learning disabilities themselves.
The importance of communication partnerships: a study to investigate the communicative exchanges between staff and adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BARTLETT Claire, BUNNING Karen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(4), 1997, pp.148-152.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a small-scale study investigating the extent to which the verbal communication skills used by adults with learning disabilities were complemented by those used by their keyworkers during communicative exchanges. The setting was a community-based day centre. The results revealed that major differences existed between the communication skills used by keyworkers, and the comprehension levels of the participants with learning disabilities under both conditions. The greater mismatch was evident in 'free conversational exchange'. Some limitations of the current study are discussed together with the implications for future investigations and intervention.
Family placement schemes offering long-term care for adults with learning disabilities: a review of the evaluation literature
- Author:
- DAGNAN Dave
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 12(4), September 1997, pp.593-604.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reviews evaluation studies of family placement schemes offering long-term care for adults with learning disabilities in Britain. The model is widely used, but there is very little research describing such schemes. It is suggested that evaluation is made difficult because the goals of placement schemes for people with learning disabilities are not made clear in the literature. A theoretical structure for education based upon an ecological view of quality of life is suggested and research is reviewed within this model. Where possible, comparisons are made to American literature on similar models of care.
Bringing about positive change
- Authors:
- HUNTER Susan, MILLS Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, July 1997, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Discusses collective self-advocacy groups and why they have had relatively little impact. Puts forward a prototype to help evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy groups.
Social skills training in groups with developmentally disabled adults
- Authors:
- HALL James A., SCHLESINGER David J., DINEEN John P.
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 7(2), April 1997, pp.187-201.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Interpersonal skill deficits often have been cited as one of the major problems facing developmentally disabled individuals. Evaluates the effectiveness of a social skills training package used with American adults with learning difficulties.
The impact of self-advocacy on families
- Author:
- MITCHELL Paula
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 12(1), February 1997, pp.43-56.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The impact of self-advocacy on families of people with learning difficulties has rarely been investigated. This article argues that adulthood is central. The meanings attached to self-advocacy by people with learning difficulties are examined to support this, and the family context explored to discover the likely experiences and influences which will condition the reception for self-advocacy. The early findings of the research - from discussions with self-advocacy groups - are presented. Concludes that self-advocacy will impact on families and for this impact will exhibit itself in a variety of ways. Because of the experiences and conditioning of families and people with learning difficulties the impact is expected to be complicated.
Integration or sanctuary?
- Authors:
- HARKER David, COLLINS Jean
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.1.97, 1997, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
In recent years it has been the accepted wisdom that people with learning difficulties benefit from living in the community. But how do we know this is the best solution? The authors debate the merits of institutions and village communities versus care in the community.
The early years of supported living in the UK: Findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The last five years have seen an increasing interest in the idea of supported living; enabling people with learning difficulties to live in their own homes as an alternatives to shared residential care. The authors set out to review the way that supported living as developed in the UK over this period.
Residential staff: How they view their training and professional support
- Author:
- McVILLY Keith R.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(1), 1997, pp.18-25.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Investigates the needs and views of community residential staff who support people with a learning disability. Questionnaires were divided into four categories: direct support skills, background knowledge, values and philosophy of service provision, organisational/operational knowledge. Items were rated among three dimensions: importance, preparation and usefulness. Staff also reported on opportunities for professional development, appraisal processes and support structures, and their expected tenure, the operation of the agency and the needs of clients. Findings highlight the priorities that staff attach to various aspects of their training and the degree to which they believe they have been prepared to undertake their work. Suggestions are made for the planning of induction and in-service training and the development of staff support structures.
Towards outcome measurements: monitoring effectiveness of anger management and assertiveness training in a group setting
- Authors:
- WALKER Tracy, CHESELDINE Sally
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(4), 1997, pp.134-137.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
It is becoming increasingly important for clinicians to justify the treatment approaches they use. This study illustrates one way of measuring therapeutic effectiveness in a small group of learning disabled individuals who frequently demonstrated aggressive or intimidating behaviours. The use of a self-report measure, the Provocation Inventory (PI) to monitor change, can be easily implemented in everyday clinical practice. The PI allowed for responses to be categorised and consequently pre- and post intervention responses could be compared. Despite some limitations in the PI, some useful recommendations for its future use are documented.