Australian Social Work, 51(1), March 1998, pp.33-38.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
This article examines two cases of a small non-government agency in Australia where case management services are delivered to people with alcohol acquired brain damage. Presents an analysis which supports the view that continuity of care and intensive relationship building with clients is vital for successful client outcomes and has application to a variety of programmes which service chronically disabled clients.
This article examines two cases of a small non-government agency in Australia where case management services are delivered to people with alcohol acquired brain damage. Presents an analysis which supports the view that continuity of care and intensive relationship building with clients is vital for successful client outcomes and has application to a variety of programmes which service chronically disabled clients.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, rehabilitation, treatment, therapy and treatment, alcohol misuse, case management, head injuries;
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(7), July 1998, pp.306-310.
Publisher:
Sage
Introduces the topic of challenging behaviour based on a review of the relevant literature and from work with people with cerebral palsy who challenge services. Discusses defining a behaviour as challenging, reasons for the behaviour, assessment and management of challenging behaviour.
Introduces the topic of challenging behaviour based on a review of the relevant literature and from work with people with cerebral palsy who challenge services. Discusses defining a behaviour as challenging, reasons for the behaviour, assessment and management of challenging behaviour.
Child and Family Social Work, 3(2), May 1998, pp.87-98.
Publisher:
Wiley
Reports on the findings of a qualitative research project which interviewed women, children and workers in women's refuges. Found that a child-centred and non-violent ethos was offering high levels of support to children and young people, despite low levels of resourcing. Certain groups were identified as still requiring developments in particular responses to their needs. Greater recognition of refuge child work is called for from statutory agencies, including those with access to funding.
Reports on the findings of a qualitative research project which interviewed women, children and workers in women's refuges. Found that a child-centred and non-violent ethos was offering high levels of support to children and young people, despite low levels of resourcing. Certain groups were identified as still requiring developments in particular responses to their needs. Greater recognition of refuge child work is called for from statutory agencies, including those with access to funding.
Subject terms:
mothers, needs, physical disabilities, play therapy, policy, prevention, refuges, therapies, therapy and treatment, violence, young people, black and minority ethnic people, child abuse, child protection, children, domestic violence;
Details expected developmental stages for those without disabilities as well as the impact of disability at each of these periods. Begins with diagnosis in infancy or childhood and goes on to provide specific information on four disabilities: Down's Syndrome, visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida. Designed to aid social workers to create treatment and care plans, coordinate with other professionals, and work with users and carers.
Details expected developmental stages for those without disabilities as well as the impact of disability at each of these periods. Begins with diagnosis in infancy or childhood and goes on to provide specific information on four disabilities: Down's Syndrome, visual impairment, cerebral palsy, and spina bifida. Designed to aid social workers to create treatment and care plans, coordinate with other professionals, and work with users and carers.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, planning, social care provision, spina bifida, treatment, therapy and treatment, visual impairment, young people, cerebral palsy, care management, child development, children, diagnosis, Downs syndrome;