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Book Synopsis
Featuring 11 chapters, each one with a detailed glossary, Learning to Care for People with Learning Disabilities is designed to be used as a reference book in either the clinical setting, classroom or at home. Chapters are re-divided into discrete sections reflecting contemporary Learning Disability nursing practice.

Table of Contents
Dedication.

About the Editors.

List of Contributors.

Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

Chapter 1: Working with adults with a learning disability (Jackie Kelly).

Chapter 2: Communication and adults with learning disabilities (Alan Randle).

Chapter 3: The importance of managing behaviours which pose challenges (Costas Joannides).

Chapter 4: Protecting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities (Debra Fearns).

Chapter 5: Mental health issues and adults with learning disabilities (Paul Maloret).

Chapter 6: Epilepsy and adults with learning disability (Debra Fearns).

Chapter 7: Health promotion perspectives for adults with learning disabilities (Debra Fearns, Jackie Kelly, Paul Maloret, Malcolm McIver and Tracey-Jo Simpson).

Chapter 8: Bio-physical aspects of learning disability and Down’s syndrome (Frank Garvey and Jacky Vincent).

Chapter 9: Legislation and learning disabilities (Malcolm McIver).

Chapter 10: Parents with learning disabilities (April Hammond).

Index.

Caring for People with Learning Disabilities

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 8 September 2006
      ISBN-13 9780470019931
      978-0470019931
      ISBN-10 047001993X
      Also in:
      Nursing and ancillary services

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Featuring 11 chapters, each one with a detailed glossary, Learning to Care for People with Learning Disabilities is designed to be used as a reference book in either the clinical setting, classroom or at home. Chapters are re-divided into discrete sections reflecting contemporary Learning Disability nursing practice.

      Table of Contents
      Dedication.

      About the Editors.

      List of Contributors.

      Acknowledgements.

      Introduction.

      Chapter 1: Working with adults with a learning disability (Jackie Kelly).

      Chapter 2: Communication and adults with learning disabilities (Alan Randle).

      Chapter 3: The importance of managing behaviours which pose challenges (Costas Joannides).

      Chapter 4: Protecting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities (Debra Fearns).

      Chapter 5: Mental health issues and adults with learning disabilities (Paul Maloret).

      Chapter 6: Epilepsy and adults with learning disability (Debra Fearns).

      Chapter 7: Health promotion perspectives for adults with learning disabilities (Debra Fearns, Jackie Kelly, Paul Maloret, Malcolm McIver and Tracey-Jo Simpson).

      Chapter 8: Bio-physical aspects of learning disability and Down’s syndrome (Frank Garvey and Jacky Vincent).

      Chapter 9: Legislation and learning disabilities (Malcolm McIver).

      Chapter 10: Parents with learning disabilities (April Hammond).

      Index.

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