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Title:
Occupational therapy for people with learning disabilities : a practical guide
Publication Information:
Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2009.
Physical Description:
xii, 265 p. ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9780443102998

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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

Jenni Hurst and Jane Goodman and Christine LockeJane Goodman and Christine LockeChristine GriffithsJenni HurstVanessa TownsendAngela KelsallChristine LockeJenni HurstChristine LockeJenni HurstJenni HurstRhonwen Parry and Edwin JonesSally DonatiChristine Locke and Jenni Hurst and Jane Goodman
Contributorsp. vii
Forewordp. ix
Prefacep. xi
Acknowledgementsp. xiii
Introductionp. 1
Section 1
Chapter 1 Perspectives on occupational needs of people with learning disabilityp. 9
Appendix 1.1 Case illustration: Penny, possible answersp. 20
Chapter 2 Historical perspectivesp. 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 answersp. 40
Appendix 2.2 Legislation and policiesp. 42
Chapter 3 Occupations and the occupational therapy processp. 43
Appendix 3.1 Defining learning disabilitiesp. 65
Appendix 3.2 Case illustration: Freda, possible answersp. 67
Chapter 4 The interface between communication and community livingp. 69
Appendix 4.1 Case illustration: Alan, possible answersp. 83
Chapter 5 Occupation and health promotionp. 85
Appendix 5.1 Case illustration: Susan, possible answersp. 97
Section 2
Chapter 6 Activities of daily living for individuals with a learning disability: using a sensory integrative approachp. 101
Appendix 6.1 Case illustration: Simon, possible answersp. 115
Chapter 7 Occupational choices - choosing employmentp. 117
Appendix 7.1 Case illustration: Lee, possible answersp. 133
Chapter 8 Leisurep. 135
Appendix 8.1 Case illustration: Andy, possible answersp. 145
Section 3
Chapter 9 The challenges of maintaining occupation at times of transitionp. 149
Chapter 10 Working with parents with learning disabilitiesp. 161
Appendix 10.1 Case illustration: Laura, possible answersp. 172
Chapter 11 Loss and bereavementp. 173
Appendix 11.1 Case illustration: Joe, possible answersp. 182
Chapter 12 The older adult and life changesp. 183
Appendix 12.1 Case illustration: Arthur, possible answersp. 192
Section 4
Chapter 13 More than having a say - user participation in learning disability servicesp. 197
Appendix 13.1 Case illustration: service users' participation, possible answersp. 222
Chapter 14 Working with people with learning disabilities and their networksp. 225
Appendix 14.1 Initial contact questionsp. 244
Appendix 14.2 Case illustration: Mary, possible answersp. 245
Chapter 15 And finally ... a personal commentp. 247
Glossaryp. 251
Indexp. 255