Synopses & Reviews
A practical text which gives physiotherapists and occupational therapists a broad view of learning disabilities and focuses on the issues of direct importance to therapy practice.
Synopsis
For physicotherapists and occupational therapists who wish to review and develop their knowledge base in their work with people with learning disabilities, this text offers a broad base of knowledge rather than focusing on specific skills and techniques. The three sections contain contributions discussing society's attitudes towards and treatment of people with difficulties; the relationship between people with difficulties and their social worlds; and using a partnership orientation in the practice of therapy.
Synopsis
364 pages
* authors are both very well established with good reputations in the fields of disability as well as physiotherapy
* well referenced and well researched text
* tackles controversial issues such as sexuality, normalisation and challenging behaviour
Synopsis
Currently more and more therapists are working with people with learning difficulties. There is very little literature for therapists to consult and what there is is very medicalised and individualised. This book will take a broad view of people with a learning disability but will also focus on the practicalities of the therapist's work. Learning difficulties are put into perspective with social and historical contexts and describes therapy practice detailing issues of communication and working in teams with other health care professionals. This book tackles controversial issues such as sexuality, normalisation and challenging behaviour and is written by well known authors and contributors all with a wealth of experience. It is well referenced and well researched. Brimming with sound practical advice, this text will be of interest to student and practitioner physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
* authors are both very well established with good reputations in the fields of disability as well as physiotherapy
* well referenced and well researched text
* tackles controversial issues such as sexuality, normalisation and challenging behaviour