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Summary
Summary
This book is aimed primarily at occupational therapy undergraduate students, but will be of use to new practitioners working in the field of learning disability and other students studying topics related to learning disabilities. It meets perceived learning needs in line with theory and practice outcomes and provides an understanding of the current issues in health and social care for people with a learning disability. It provides a basis for further learning and the depth reflects present curricula demands and expectations in line with professional practice. There are also contributions and comments from service users with a learning disability.
This book is aimed primarily at occupational therapy undergraduate students, but will be of use to new practitioners working in the field of learning disability and other students studying topics related to learning disabilities. It meets learning needs in line with theory and practice outcomes and provides an understanding of the current issues in health and social care for people with a learning disability. It provides a basis for further learning and the depth reflects present curricula demands and expectations in line with professional practice. There are also contributions and comments from service users with a learning disability. Informative text supported by reflective activities Reflects changes in service provision subsequent to "A Strategy for the 21st Century" Case scenarios and self assessment tasks Advises on further reading Offers occupational therapy focus on issues that are also relevant to other health professionals
Author Notes
Jane Goodman, MPhil DipCOT, Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Programme, University of the West of England, Bristol
Jenni Hurst MSc DipCOT CertEd(FE), Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Programme, University of Plymouth, Devon
Christine Locke MEd DipCOT CertEd(FE), Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, All Wales Part Time Occupational Therapy Programme, School of Healthcare Studies, Cardiff University, South Wales
Table of Contents
Contributors | p. vii |
Foreword | p. ix |
Preface | p. xi |
Acknowledgements | p. xiii |
Introduction | p. 1 |
Section 1 | |
Chapter 1 Perspectives on occupational needs of people with learning disability | p. 9 |
Appendix 1.1 Case illustration: Penny, possible answers | p. 20 |
Chapter 2 Historical perspectives | p. 21 |
The lives of people with learning disabilities and the influence of occupational therapyJane Goodman and Jenni Hurst and Christine Locke | |
Appendix 2.1 Case illustration: Den, possible answers | p. 40 |
Appendix 2.2 Legislation and policies | p. 42 |
Chapter 3 Occupations and the occupational therapy process | p. 43 |
Appendix 3.1 Defining learning disabilities | p. 65 |
Appendix 3.2 Case illustration: Freda, possible answers | p. 67 |
Chapter 4 The interface between communication and community living | p. 69 |
Appendix 4.1 Case illustration: Alan, possible answers | p. 83 |
Chapter 5 Occupation and health promotion | p. 85 |
Appendix 5.1 Case illustration: Susan, possible answers | p. 97 |
Section 2 | |
Chapter 6 Activities of daily living for individuals with a learning disability: using a sensory integrative approach | p. 101 |
Appendix 6.1 Case illustration: Simon, possible answers | p. 115 |
Chapter 7 Occupational choices - choosing employment | p. 117 |
Appendix 7.1 Case illustration: Lee, possible answers | p. 133 |
Chapter 8 Leisure | p. 135 |
Appendix 8.1 Case illustration: Andy, possible answers | p. 145 |
Section 3 | |
Chapter 9 The challenges of maintaining occupation at times of transition | p. 149 |
Chapter 10 Working with parents with learning disabilities | p. 161 |
Appendix 10.1 Case illustration: Laura, possible answers | p. 172 |
Chapter 11 Loss and bereavement | p. 173 |
Appendix 11.1 Case illustration: Joe, possible answers | p. 182 |
Chapter 12 The older adult and life changes | p. 183 |
Appendix 12.1 Case illustration: Arthur, possible answers | p. 192 |
Section 4 | |
Chapter 13 More than having a say - user participation in learning disability services | p. 197 |
Appendix 13.1 Case illustration: service users' participation, possible answers | p. 222 |
Chapter 14 Working with people with learning disabilities and their networks | p. 225 |
Appendix 14.1 Initial contact questions | p. 244 |
Appendix 14.2 Case illustration: Mary, possible answers | p. 245 |
Chapter 15 And finally ... a personal comment | p. 247 |
Glossary | p. 251 |
Index | p. 255 |