Synopses & Reviews
Recent years have seen a revolution in the field of working with people who have learning difficulties—both professional understanding and user expectations about services and the ways they are provided have been completely transformed. This book offers up-to-date case studies, examples from practice, and points for further reflection, all aimed at people who are learning to work with those who have learning difficulties. It offers a close examination of the role of services and social workers, emphasizing person-centered, one-on-one, and community-focused approaches.
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“An invaluable support for social work and social care professionals.”
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“Creating better lives with people with learning difficulties, where they are socially included and connected and have opportunities to exercise real choice and control, lies at the heart of this engaging and accessible book. Those studying social work and social care at undergraduate and postgraduate levels will find a wealth of critical debate, illustrative examples, challenging questions for reflection, and pointers to helpful resources, to enable them to better implement key policy and practice ideas of the twenty-first century. Its contents should also be of interest to experienced practitioners wanting to review and reflect on their practice.”
Synopsis
In the field of learning difficulties there has been a revolution in professional understanding and user aspirations towards delivery of services. Institutional models no longer prevail; language, attitudes and practices have been transformed. Full of up-to-date case studies, practice examples and points for reflection, this exciting textbook explores how to embed this culture shift into mainstream services. It explores theoretical frameworks for working with people with learning difficulties and examines the role of services and the social worker, drawing on person-centred, community-centred and family involvement perspectives. Essential reading for anyone studying social work or nursing people with learning difficulties.
Synopsis
Full of up-to-date case studies, practice examples and points for reflection, this exciting textbook explores theoretical frameworks for working with people with learning difficulties.
About the Author
Susan Hunter is an honorary fellow in social work at the University of Edinburgh.Denis Rowley is a project consultant with Thera Trust Development Team.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Context
Key Ideas
Historical and Contemporary Policy Context
Underlying Conceptual Frameworks
Part 2: Transitional points
Transition to Adulthood
Setting Up A Home
Getting a job: from occupation to employment
Founding families and having children
Growing older
Capacity, Risk and Protection
Supporting people with complex needs
Challenges for Social Work Practitioners
Part 3: Conclusion