Social Work with People with Learning Difficulties: Making a Difference

ISBN-13: 9781861348784 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 248 str.

Susan Hunter

Opis

Recent years have seen a revolution in the field of working with people who have learning difficulties both professional understanding and user expectations about services and the ways they are provided have been completely transformed. This book offers up-to-date case studies, examples from practice, and points for further reflection, all aimed at people who are learning to work with those who have learning difficulties. It offers a close examination of the role of services and social workers, emphasizing person-centered, one-on-one, and community-focused approaches."

Spis treści

1. Introduction:; Part 1: Context; 2. Key Ideas; 3. Historical and Contemporary Policy Context; 4. Underlying Conceptual Frameworks; Part 2: Transitional points; 5. Transition to Adulthood; 6. Setting Up A Home; 7. Getting a job: from occupation to employment; 8. Founding families and having children; 9. Growing older; 10. Capacity, Risk and Protection; 11. Supporting people with complex needs; 12. Challenges for Social Work Practitioners; Part 3: Conclusion; 13. Conclusion.