Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability: Working to Support Change (Practical Social Work Series) - Softcover

Bigby, Christine

 
9780230521667: Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability: Working to Support Change (Practical Social Work Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0230521665 ISBN 13: 9780230521667
Verlag: Red Globe Press, 2009

Inhaltsangabe


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.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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.

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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.

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Verlag
Red Globe Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2009
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0230521665
ISBN 13 
9780230521667
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
256
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