Caring for People with Learning Disabilities

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. References to care in a range of primary and secondary care settings are made throughout the book. Each chapter begins with key points and concludes with a summary of the significant points to reinforce learning.

Ian Peate, Associate Head of School, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Herfordshire

Debra Fearnes, Senior Lecturer, Learning Disability Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Herfordshire.

Dedication

v

About the Editors

viii

Contributors

ix

Acknowledgements

xii

Introduction

1

(159)

1 Working with Adults with Learning Disabilities

7

(16)

Jackie Kelly

2 Communication and Adults with Learning Disabilities

23

(15)

Alan Randle

3 The Importance of Managing Behaviours which Pose Challenges

38

(17)

Costas Joannides

4 Protecting 'Vulnerable' Adults with Learning Disabilities

55

(18)

Debra Fearns

5 Mental Health Issues and Adults with Learning Disabilities

73

(21)

Paul Maloret

6 Epilepsy and Adults with Learning Disabilities

94

(13)

Debra Fearns

7 Health Promotion Perspectives for Adults with Learning Disabilities

107

(15)

Debra Fearns, Jackie Kelly, Paul Maloret, Malcolm McIver and Tracey-Jo Simpson

8 Biophysical Aspects of Learning Disability and Down's Syndrome

122

(15)

Frank Garvey and Jacky Vincent

9 Legislation and Learning Disabilities

137

(23)

Malcolm McIver

10 Parents with Learning Disabilities

160

(13)

April Hammond

Index

173

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