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Reflections on social integration for people with intellectual disability: does interdependence have a role?
- Author:
- CARNABY Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 23(3), September 1998, pp.219-228.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article examines the debate concerning the social integration of people with intellectual disability into the local community by considering the concept of independence in theory and in practice. A review of the literature in this area, is followed by a study of the support model in Milan, Italy, which places interdependence at the heart of the approach. The possibility of incorporating interdependence into British services is considered by calling for a reassessment of the ways in which relationships between people with disabilities and people with and without intellectual disabilities are valued by service providers.
Quality of life issues in the development and evaluation of services for people with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- McVILLY Keith R., RAWLINSON Rosanne B.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 23(3), September 1998, pp.199-218.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article reviews and evaluates methodologies for the assessment and promotion of quality of life (QOL), a multidimensional and dynamic construct frequently used to measure psychological and physiological wellbeing in people with intellectual disability (ID). Objective and subjective components of QOL are critically reviewed, together with the social and psychological factors that impinge on it. Discusses contrasting approaches to the assessment of QOL, including process-centred approaches to evaluation. Proposes that the future research should directly address the question of concurrence in QOL evaluations between and people with ID and their proxies.
Supporting people with learning disabilities in self-advocacy groups and models of disability
- Author:
- GOODLEY Dan
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 6(6), November 1998, pp.438-446.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article addresses the support offered by 'advisors' to people with learning difficulties in self-advocacy groups. The author presents vignettes of support offered by advisors, which were empowering and disempowering by drawing on an ethnographic study of four self-advocacy groups. The interventions can be best understood as either reflecting a social model or an individual model of disability. Concludes by offering practical pointers to policy makers, service providers and others working with people with learning disabilities.
Specific factors in assessing and intervening in cases of self-injury by people with autistic conditions
- Authors:
- HARE D.J., LEADBEATER C.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 2(2), June 1998, pp.60-65.
Self-injurious behaviour presents a serious challenge to those working with people with learning disabilities. Several models have been advanced to account for the occurrence of the behaviours and offer methods for intervention. This article examines self-injurious behaviour as exhibited by people with learning disabilities and autistic conditions. A number of autism-specific factors are put forward for staff to consider when analysing and intervening with such behaviours.
Advocacy for parents with learning difficulties: developing advocacy support
- Authors:
- BOOTH Wendy, BOOTH Tim
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 79p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Describes the work of Parents Together, a pioneering action research project, which set out to support parents with learning difficulties in ways that were non stigmatising, non intrusive, and responsive to their own experience. Used an advocacy approach to challenge discriminatory views of parents' competence and lighten the load on families by reducing the environmental pressures that undermined them. Combines a full account and evaluation of the project with detailed practice guidance.
Area agency on aging outreach and assistance for households with older carers of an adult with a developmental disability
- Authors:
- JANICKI Matthew, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 10(1), 1998, pp.13-36.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reports on a research project undertaken in New York assessing how social services and ageing agencies approached outreach and direct aid to families caring for someone with a developmental disability. Also discusses the kind of support carers need, what future care needs will be required and how agencies will respond to these needs.
Social work and the support model of services for people with developmental disabilities
- Author:
- MARY Nancy L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Education, 34(2), Summer 1998, pp.247-260.
- Publisher:
- Council on Social Work Education
This article discusses the evolution of service delivery for people with developmental disabilities from the medical model to the developmental model to the current support model. Today's service delivery model has changed the conceptualisation of consumers, service intent, and the role of professionals. In this context, the author examines the role of social work practice, education, and research in service provision for people with developmental disabilities.
Assessment and treatment of self-injury with a man with a profound learning disability
- Authors:
- CARSON Gerry, CLARE Isabel C.H., MURPHY Glynis H.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 26(2), 1998, pp.51-57.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Despite developments in the research literature on the functional analysis of self-injury, relatively few accounts are available of its application to clinical practice with adults living in ordinary health and social care settings. Describes work with a man with a profound learning disability, very limited skills, and chronic self-injurious behaviour, living in a barren long-stay hospital. Functional analysis identified physical discomfort, lack of sensory stimulation, and social/physical isolation as factors contributing to his self injury. The outcome illustrates the importance of competent social care provision in supporting any benefits through intensive assessment and treatment.
Using research as a tool for change in a residential setting
- Authors:
- HOGG Bryan, SCHUR Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Care the Journal of Practice and Development, 6(4), September 1998, pp.17-35.
- Publisher:
- Pepar
Discusses the use of a participatory research project in a residential home for people with learning difficulties. The main aims were to gather the views of staff, residents and relatives on how best to increase the level of choice and to perceived blocks to increasing choice. Summarises the recommendations and shortcomings of the project.
Hospital reprovision and the private finance initiative: is the PFI the best way to use private finance for supported housing?
- Author:
- PALMER John
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 1(1), March 1998, pp.14-18.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Research demonstrates that the PFI process in its current form is not well designed for the procurement of housing and residential care within the Health Service. This article draws conclusions and recommendations for using the PFI more effectively is this domain.