People with learning disabilities are affected by significantly
more health problems than the general population and are much more
likely to have significant health risks. Yet evidence suggests they
are not receiving the same level of health education and health
promotion opportunities as other members of society.This important,
interdisciplinary book is aimed at increasing professional
awareness of the importance of health promotion activities for
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Written by
an international board of experts, it is a thorough and
comprehensive guide for students, professionals and carers.The book
considers a variety of challenges faced by those with intellectual
disabilities, from physical illnesses such as diabetes, epilepsy
and sexual health issues, through to issues such as addiction,
mental health and ageing.Contributors: Jim Blair, Penny Blake,
Malin Broberg, Michael Brown, Eddie Chaplin, Bob Davies, Gillian
Eastgate, Paul Fleming, Dora Fisher, Linda Goddard, Tamar Heller,
John Heng, Thanos Karatzias, Mike Kerr, Nick Lennox, Tadhg
MacIntyre, Beth Marks, Jane McCarthy,Judith Moyle,Karen
Nankervis,Ruth Northway, Joseph O'Grady, Renee Proulx, Janet
Robertson, Cathy Ross, Jasmina Sisirak, Eamonn Slevin, David S
Stewart, William F. Sullivan, Beverley Temple, Hana Valkova , Henny
van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk."I highly recommend this book to
anyone working directly with people with an intellectual disability
as well as professionals, academics and students who strive to
promote issues and improve the lives of people with intellectual
disabilities and their families." Agnes Lunny OBE, Chief Executive
of Positive Futures, Northern Ireland"The editors and authors have
done practitioners a great favour in bringing together in one
volume a comprehensive account of how children and adults with
intellectual disabilities can be supported to lead healthier
lives." Roy McConkey, Professor of Developmental Disabilities,
University of Ulster, Northern Ireland"This timely and important
book synthesises current knowledge about health promotion
interventions for people with intellectual disabilities. Written by
leading researchers and practitioners, it should be on the
bookshelves of everyone concerned with addressing the stark
inequalities in health experienced by people with intellectual
disabilities around the world." Eric Emerson, Professor of
Disability Population Health, University of Sydney, Australia and
Emeritus Professor of Disability and Health Research, Lancaster
University, UK "This book is current and different from other
textbooks I have used before. The book is pitched at a very easy to
understand level and any healthcare professional or student working
with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can
use it. The content is very up to date and relevant. The use of
comprehensive authors with differing backgrounds demonstrates the
textbook has a wide range of expertise and knowledge packed into it
that makes the book very relevant learning disabilities practice. I
will definitely be recommending this textbook to undergraduate
nursing students in Learning Disabilities." Dorothy Kupara -
Lecturer in Learning Disabilities Nursing, University of West
London.
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