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Parents with learning disabilities: a study of gender and cultural perspectives in East London
- Authors:
- O'HARA Jean, MARTIN Hemmie
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(1), 2003, pp.18-24.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The rights of people with learning disabilities to marry and have a family is at the heart of the Government's new strategy (Valuing People), yet there are few integrated and co-ordinated services to meet their needs. All too often, learning disability is the sole reason why children are removed from their biological parents. Whilst there is a small but growing literature on the quality and extent of the social supports available, little attention has been paid to culture and gender. This study analyses data on parents who came into contact with the specialist community learning disability health team in East London over a 5-year period in respect of culture, gender and outcomes.
Adults with learning disabilities: a practical approach for health professionals
- Editors:
- O'HARA Jean, SPERLINGER Anthea
- Publisher:
- John Wiley
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 255p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Contains chapters on: family aspects; personal perspectives on learning difficulties; communication; a general practice perspective; challenging needs and problematic behaviour; mental health needs; practical support for parents with learning difficulties; cultural issues; vulnerability issues; consent issues; and multidisciplinary and multiagency approaches. Part two consists of checklists, including: GPs assessment and examination; parenting assessment; hospital; prescribing medication; epilepsy in adults with learning difficulties; challenging needs and problematic behaviour; psychiatric assessment; the Mental Health Act; and vulnerability, exploitation and sexuality.