The Government's Annual Report on Learning Disability 2005

The Government's Annual Report on Learning Disability 2005
Author: Great Britain: Department of Health
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2005-11-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0101670028

Written in an easy-to-read style, this report examines the work done to support people with learning disabilities since the publication of the White Paper 'Valuing people: a new strategy for learning disability for the 21st century' (Cm 5086, ISBN 010150862X) in March 2001. This is the third annual report which covers activities undertaken during the year 2004.

Making change happen

Making change happen
Author: Great Britain. Department of Health
Publisher:
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2003
Genre: Learning disabled
ISBN: 9780102921205

This report considers the work done since the White Paper 'Valuing people: a new strategy for learning disability for the 21st century' (Cm 5086, ISBN 010150862X) published in March 2001 and reprinted February 2002. It is the first annual report issued in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2001, and consists of 2 volumes which are not sold separately: vol. 1: easy read version; vol. 2: full report. It is written throughout in a simple and easy-to-read style.

Intellectual Disability and Social Inclusion

Intellectual Disability and Social Inclusion
Author: Martin Richard Bollard
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2009-01-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702037850

This book provides a unique insight into the challenges faced by people with learning disabilities trying to access mainstream health and social services and by the professionals who are trying to provide them. The combination of professional perspectives and viewpoints of people with learning disabilities themselves creates an authoritative explanation of why this group of people face the barriers they do. The contributors critique these barriers and also offer potential solutions to overcoming them. Personal reflections written by people with learning disablities on their experiences of accessing health and social care services Comprehensive coverage of policy in the four UK countries Comprehensive analysis by subject experts of practice in a range of areas, from acute health care through mental health to leisure and housing provision Accessible summaries at the end of each chapter including text for people with learning disablities

Learning Disability

Learning Disability
Author: Jeanette Rennie
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2007-04-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0470319186

This is an updated version of a comprehensive a resource for health professionals working with people (primarily adults) who have learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities). It will provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse approaches to treatment and management issues, as well as methods to help them achieve the rehabilitation aims – including the usage of non-healthcare facilities. Split into three sections, the book covers 1: Underlying theory; 2: Assessment; 3: Practical methods of physical treatment and management. Combines history and the theory underlying learning disability and its associated conditions; assessment, and practical physical treatment. Achieves carefully assessed aims through methods appropriate to the individual client. Funding suggestions for working in non-healthcare situations. Features a breadth of content that also appeals to non-physiotherapists.

Intellectual Disability: Social Approaches

Intellectual Disability: Social Approaches
Author: Race, David
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 033522136X

Based on the author's own experience from over 30 years in the field, this thought-provoking book offers a comparative study of services for people with intellectual disabilities in 7 countries.

Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities

Clinical Psychology and People with Intellectual Disabilities
Author: Eric Emerson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2012-04-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0470029714

Clinical Psychology & People with Intellectual Disabilities provides trainee and qualified clinical psychologists with the most up-to-date information and practical clinical skills for working with people with intellectual disabilities. Represents an invaluable training text for those planning to work with people with intellectual disabilities Includes coverage of key basic concepts, relevant clinical skills, and the most important areas of clinical practice All chapters have been fully updated with the latest evidence. New chapters cover working professionally, working with people with autism and addressing aspects of the wider social context within which people with learning disabilities live. Beneficial to related health and social care staff, including psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers

Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities
Author: Bob Gates
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 746
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443101981

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is the authoritative textbook for students of learning disabilities covering a wide variety of topics. It is relevant not only for nursing courses, but also for care workers, OTs, and other professional and non-professional carers. The new edition has been completely updated and includes the latest evidence for practice. There are new chapters which means the book provides comprehensive coverage of learning disablities throughout a person's life. There are also new contributors, including people with learning disabilities. Each chapter is supported by information on further reading and other resources.

Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice

Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice
Author: Kay Mafuba
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2023-03-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000849554

This well-respected core text provides a comprehensive solid foundation for students of nursing and practitioners who care for and or support people with learning/intellectual disabilities in a range of health and social care settings and scenarios. This book addresses learning/intellectual disability nursing from various perspectives, including historical and contemporary practice, health promotion, interventions for good mental health, people with profound disabilities and complex needs, care across the lifespan, and forensics. This new edition has been comprehensively updated throughout and now includes two entirely new chapters. One covers liaison nursing, and the other explores the future for learning/intellectual disability nursing. The book includes numerous case studies and learning activities to support the reader, as well as remaining clinically relevant. Uniquely this text is linked and benchmarked to the Nursing and Midwifery Councils, UK – Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland’s Competencies for nursing students. This text is essential reading for anyone studying learning/intellectual disabilities at undergraduate and post-graduate levels; it will also be a useful resource for the wider family of nursing, as well as health and social care professionals.

National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. 2005 Annual Report

National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc. 2005 Annual Report
Author: National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc., New York, NY.
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2006
Genre:
ISBN:

In 2005, the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) helped more children, more parents and more educators than ever before. Through their programs, information services, and policy initiatives, they raised awareness, mobilized advocates, and took action to help ensure that learning disabilities are identified and addressed early and effectively. NCLD's growing array of programs, partnerships and online services is making a demonstrable difference in the lives of individuals affected by learning disabilities. Their "Get Ready to Read!" program made a difference by training nearly 3,000 new adults and screening nearly 76,000 children last year. NCLD built on the achievements of "Get Ready to Read!" by committing new resources to support children's successful transition to kindergarten. They convened a national Forum on Early Literacy Screening to Promote School Success. They joined forces with partners in Georgia and North Carolina to develop transition products and programs to help make a difference for early educators and parents. In addition, they invested in research to better understand how they can help kindergartners and first graders who struggle with math. On the policy-making front, NCLD continued to lead the Learning Disabilities Roundtable--comprising 14 national education organizations. This group was instrumental in driving innovations into the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act '04. Their recommendations supported the use of research-based instruction to help identify students suspected as having learning disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education responded favorably, including the great majority of the Roundtable's recommendations in the draft regulations released in June of 2005. NCLD also reached millions of people last year through the media--raising awareness about LD through television appearances, newspaper articles, special campaigns, and online chats. This annual report describes these accomplishments and more in detail.