Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability: Working to Support Change

ISBN-13: 9780230521667 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 224 str.

Christine Bigby; Patsie Frawley; Patsy Frawley

Opis

A concise introduction to the knowledge, values and skills required for effective practice in the field of intellectual disability, this book covers the key topics including changing definitions, core tasks in working with clients and the values of participation and inclusion. Illustrated with numerous case studies, it is an essential resource.

Spis treści

Understanding Intellectual Disability.- The Social Problem of Intellectual Disability.- Services to Support People with Intellectual Disability.- Working With Individuals to Assess and Plan Support: Initial Steps.- Planning, Dilemma's and Decision Making.- Activism, Advocacy and Self Advocacy.- Implementing Policies for Social Inclusion.- References.

O autorze

CHRISTINE BIGBY is Professor in the School of Social Work and Social Policy, La Trobe University, Australia. She qualified in the UK and then worked in intellectual disability services in Australia. Since 1996 she has been researching policy issues and the practice of working with people with intellectual disabilities. She is the Editor of Australian Social Work, the author of three previous books and numerous journal articles and book chapters.

PATSIE FRAWLEY has a PhD from the School of Social Work and Social Policy at La Trobe University, Australia. Patsie trained as a teacher and has worked extensively in the field of intellectual disability as a researcher, educator, policy advisor and self advocate supporter.

Blurb

Read this book to gain an understanding of the knowledge, values and skills required for effective practice in the field of intellectual disability and the opportunities which this work offers for multidisciplinary collaboration for social change.

Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability identifies and discusses:

• the changing definitions of intellectual disability, also called 'learning disability'
  
• the theory and practice of working with people with intellectual disabilities and their families
  
• the core tasks of assessment, planning, monitoring and review
  
• the values of participation and inclusion in action 
  

Illustrated with numerous case studies, discussion points and clear explanations, this addition to the Practical Social Work Series is an indispensable resource. It is ideally suited both for the continued professional development of qualified practitioners, and for pre-qualifying students new to the area.