Helping People with a Learning Disability Explore Relationships

Helping People with a Learning Disability Explore Relationships
Author: Eve Jackson
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 94
Release: 1999
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1853026883

This book is a teaching aid for individuals and groups of adults with learning disabilities. Stories, in simple English, about relationships are followed by points for discussion and suggested discussion questions for counsellors.

The Secrets of Enduring Love

The Secrets of Enduring Love
Author: Meg John Barker
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2016-02-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1473528089

The Secrets of Enduring Love focuses on what couples actually do to maintain, nurture and nourish their relationships. The reader will be taken on a journey through different ways of doing relationships, focusing on the key themes which came out of the research: everyday acts of kindness and appreciation; the importance of home; communication and conflict management; sex and intimacy; incorporating others into the relationship (children, pets, friends, hobbies); and telling your own love story. One of the key messages from the research is that different things work for different people, and at different times in the relationship. For this reason the book focuses on the differnt practices that we might bring into our own relationships, helping us to recognise the small things which we may be already doing but which ordinarily go by unnoticed, and offering a helping hand to find out what works best for us.

Secret Loves, Hidden Lives?

Secret Loves, Hidden Lives?
Author: David Abbott
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2005
Genre: Gay and lesbian studies
ISBN: 1861346905

Secret loves, hidden lives? draws on first-hand accounts to explore the lives of gay, lesbian and bisexual people with learning difficulties. The views and experiences of staff in a range of learning disability services are also featured in the study.Based on a three year, qualitative research project carried out across the UK, the report describes people's experiences of 'coming out', relationships, discrimination and abuse. It also looks at responses from staff and services, meeting other lesbian, gay and bisexual people, and dreams for the future. Staff also reflect on these issues and discuss the importance of policy, training and creating services which promote cultures of equality. The report highlights examples of good practice and contains practical recommendations for staff and services.

Inclusive Research with People with Learning Disabilities

Inclusive Research with People with Learning Disabilities
Author: Kelley Johnson
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2003-03-19
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1846424011

In this thought-provoking book, Jan Walmsley and Kelley Johnson discuss participative approaches to research and provide an up-to-date account of inclusive practice with individuals with learning disabilities. Drawing on evidence from two major studies, they explain how lessons learnt from inclusive research in the learning disability field are applicable to others working with marginalized groups. The authors examine the origins and the process of inclusive research, describing: * how and why it takes place * who carries it out * who funds it * how it is designed * how it relates to policy and practice. They look at the challenges inherent in this work, such as balancing the voice of the researcher with that of disabled participants and clarifying roles within research projects, and explore how it can become more inclusive and empowering. Providing valuable information and advice to researchers, policy makers and students as well as other health and social care professionals, this book presents a comprehensive examination of participative research in social care.

Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities

Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities
Author: Daniel Franklin
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-07-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1684031001

Based in cutting-edge research in neuroscience, education, and the principles of attachment-based teaching, this important guide for parents offers tools and practices to help children transcend language-based learning difficulties, do better in school, and gain self-confidence and self-esteem. If your child has a language-based learning difficulty—such as dyscalculia, dyslexia, and auditory processing disorder—they may have to work twice as hard to keep up with their peers in school. Your child may also have feelings of frustration, anger, sadness, or shame as a result of their learning differences. As a parent, it hurts to see your child struggle. But the good news is that there are proven-effective strategies you can learn to help your child be their best. This book will show you how. Helping Your Child with Language-Based Learning Disabilities outlines an attachment-based approach to help your child succeed based in the latest research. This research indicates that a secure attachment relationship between you and your child actually optimizes their learning ability by enhancing motivation, regulating anxiety, and triggering neuroplasticity. In this book, you’ll discover why it’s so important to accurately assess your child, find new perspectives on LBLDs based on the most current studies, and discover tips and strategies for navigating school, home life, and your child’s future. Most importantly, you’ll learn how your own special bond with your child can help spark their interest in reading, writing, and math. Every child is unique—and every child learns in his or her own way. With this groundbreaking guide, you’ll be able to help your child thrive, in school and life.

Working with People with Learning Disabilities

Working with People with Learning Disabilities
Author: David Thomas
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781853029738

The authors bring together the relevant theory for social workers, nurses, teachers and others working with people with learning disabilities. Using jargon-free explanations and case examples, they present the information needed to inform good practice.

Supporting People with Learning Disabilities in Health and Social Care

Supporting People with Learning Disabilities in Health and Social Care
Author: Eric Broussine
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2011-12-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1446292282

This reflective and evidence-based book will equip students as well as professionals who work with people with learning disabilities in primary, secondary and specialist healthcare settings, with the knowledge and skills they need to work effectively with people with learning disabilities. Chapters - written by leading academics and practitioners in the learning disabilities field - examine and discuss core issues, while a case-study approach ensures a solid grounding in practical skills. This practical element is further reinforced by the inclusion of service-user and practitioner ′voices′, whose lived experiences make the book even more engaging, as well as a range of reflective exercises and regular opportunities for readers to self-audit their learning. Reflecting the multi-professional nature of services for people with learning disabilities, this book will help practitioners and students make a real difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities who access health and social care environments.

Shared Lives

Shared Lives
Author: Roy McConkey
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 908790942X

Written by three authors who combine a wealth of expertise as researchers, clinicians and practitioners, this challenging book presents a renewed vision for the support of people with intellectual disabilities.

Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood

Meeting the Challenge of Learning Disabilities in Adulthood
Author: Arlyn J. Roffman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN:

How do adults face the hurdles of learning disabilities (LD) in their professional and personal lives? A group of adults with LD, many of whom also have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), describe how they've met disability-related challenges at work and at home.