Learning Disability

A Social approach

By: David Race (Editor)

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Hardcover | 23 May 2002 | Edition Number 1

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258 Pages

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The study of learning disability features rarely in university courses. To a large extent this reflects the low value attributed by our society and its human services to people with learning difficulties. This unusual book, based on one of those rare courses, includes contributions from academic specialists, students and people with learning difficulties, all of whom have participated in the course. This 'social approach' challenges the very ideas of what should be taught about the subject of disability and who should teach it. In essence, the book looks at how people's lives are affected by human services; it covers specific policy and service issues, different aspects of working with people and the key debates. The unique insights gained from the combination of academic knowledge and real-life experience are related throughout to the government's strategy. Learning Disability provides a topical and thought-provoking text for anyone involved with learning disability - student, teacher, professional or policy maker.

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'This book is rich in thought-provoking challenges, as well as solid information.' - Community Care, Val Williams

'This book is rich in thought-provoking challenges, as well as solid information.'- Community Care

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Non-Fiction Psychology Cognition & Cognitive Psychology Education Philosophy & Theory of Education Teaching of Specific Groups with Special Educational Needs Teaching of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties & Needs Society & Culture Social Issues & Processes Social Aspects of Disabilities

Voices of People
Attempts at a social approach to a degree course
The Context of Learning Disability Services
The historical context
Residential and day services for adults
Education services: why segregated special schools must close
Employment: an opportunity to belong?
Management and change
Evaluation of quality in learning disability services
Working with People
Friendships, relationships and issues of sexuality
Social inclusion and people with profound and multiple disabilities
Advocacy and parents with learning disabilities
Academia and Learning Disability
Two Debates
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Learning Disability

A Social approach

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