""The editors have brought together a range of eminent contributors
who present a range of issues throughout the life cycle. The book
asserts that it hopes to 'assist readers to anticipate change and
discontinuity in people's lives and think about strategies to
support them' through the many challenges that they may face in
their lives. In my view this book certainly does that and the
editors and contributors are to be congratulated on the production
of a relevant and contemporary text that I have no hesitation in
both endorsing and recommending to all involved in supporting and
or caring for people with learning disabilities."
Professor Bob Gates, Project Leader - Learning Disabilities
Workforce Development, NHS Education South Central, UK"
""The editors have gathered an authoritative faculty to present
and discuss a range of contemporary issues; both practical and
ethical. The text is well grounded in the lived experience of
people with disability and draws on the evidence-base of
contemporary science. Each chapter includes thought provoking
exercises. This is a seminal text for students and practitioners,
researchers and policy makers."
Associate Professor Keith R. McVilly, Deakin University,
Australia"
""I currently own a copy of the first edition and it has proved
an invaluable resource time and time again. There is not an essay I
complete that does not make reference to the book and I can
consistently use it to reflect back on my practice as a student
nurse and social worker. Having read several extracts from the new
edition it does appear to include very high quality content
covering learning disabilities over the lifespan ... if I were to
personally recommend any book for budding or current learning
disability professionals then this would be it."
James Grainger, Student Nurse/Social Worker, Sheffield Hallam
University, UK"
""I like the way it has primary and secondary information from a
range of sources. The exercises in the book also get you to think
about the situation in question which helps us think about our
values and anti-oppressive practice ... This book really does start
with the basics and having a learning disability from birth and the
effects, to in depth knowledge and literature ... This book would
be very helpful to me as it brings in literature policies and
models from both a health and social side, which is important for
my course and collaborative working."
Laura Jean Lowe, Student Nurse, Sheffield Hallam University,
UK"
""It is written with a clearly conveyed in-depth knowledge and
in a way that has professional lived experience within the context
of the work. The authors have taken into account the emotional,
client-centred approach to the modern practitioner's practice ...
The book gives a true wealth of good practice scenarios that can
only help practitioners be good at what they do and aspire to
be."
Lee Marshall, Student Nurse, Sheffield Hallam University, UK"
With its spread of chapters covering key issues across the life
cycle this text has established itself as the foundational primer
for those studying the lived experiences of people with learning
disabilities and their families, and outcomes achieved through
services and support systems.
Recognising learning disability as a lifelong disability, this
accessible book is structured around the life cycle. The second
edition is refreshed and expanded to include seven new chapters,
covering: Aetiology Breaking news (about disability) and early
intervention Transition to adulthood The sexual lives of women
Employment Personalisation People with hidden identities
With contributions from respected figures from a range of
disciplines, the book draws heavily upon multidisciplinary
perspectives and is based on the latest research and evidence for
practice. The text is informed by medical, social and legal models
of learning disability, exploring how "learning disability" is
produced, reproduced and understood.
Extensive use is made of real-life case studies, designed to
bring theory, values, policy and practice to life. Narrative
chapters describe, in the words of people with learning
disabilities themselves, their lives and aspirations. They
helpfully show readers the kinds of roles played by families,
advocates and services in supporting people with learning
disabilities. New exercises and questions have been added to
encourage discussion and reflection on practice.
"Learning Disability" is core reading for students entering
health and social care professions to work with people with
learning disabilities. It is a compelling reference text for
practitioners as it squarely addresses the challenges facing people
with learning disability, their loved ones and the people
supporting them.
Contributors Dawn Adams, Kathryn Almack, Dorothy Atkinson, Nigel
Beail, Christine Bigby, Alison Brammer, Jacqui Brewster, Hilary
Brown, Jennifer Clegg, Lesley Cogher, Helen Combes, Clare Connors,
Bronach Crawley, Eric Emerson, Margaret Flynn, Linda Gething, Dan
Goodley, Peter Goward, Gordon Grant, Chris Hatton, Sheila Hollins,
Jane Hubert, Kelley Johnson, Gwynnyth Llewellyn, Heather McAlister,
Michelle McCarthy, Alex McClimens, Roy McConkey, David McConnell,
Keith McKinstrie, Fiona Mackenzie, Ghazala Mir, Ada Montgomery,
Lesley Montisci, Elizabeth Murphy, Chris Oliver, Richard Parrott,
Paul Ramcharan, Malcolm Richardson, Bronwyn Roberts, Philippa
Russell, Kirsten Stalker, Martin Stevens, John Taylor, Irene
Tuffrey-Wijne, Sally Twist, Jan Walmsley, Kate Woodcock
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