Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities

For students unfamiliar with the area the book had essential information in an easy format. It would compliment the student′s understanding especially if they were on a related nursing or social science course without overwhelming them. It a good book to dip in and out of to enhance understanding of the field. -- Dr Diane Willis * drupal *
Excellent Book -- Dr Mary McDonnell/Naughton * drupal *
Easy and interesting to read -- Miss Beverley Jones * drupal *
Some excellent case studies and ideas, which has helped me to reflect on my own practice. Would recommend to tutors already working in the sector for further reading and to students wanting to work with learning disabilities. -- Miss Lisa Garfitt * drupal *
This is one of two texts recommended on our new course because of it′s underpinning values -- Miss Marion Aylott * drupal *
A really helpful entry point into issues in Learning Disabilities with overview of key concepts and signposts for deeper reading and understanding. Would be useful for those beginning a career in LD as an introduction, or a reference point for others in health and social care who may require more of an overview of specific topics. -- Mr Dan Redfearn * drupal *
A comprehensive TOC covering most of the contemporary issues in learning disability today. Students & practitioners will find this invaluable & extremely useful. -- Mr Ian Hamilton * drupal *
This book is very user-friendly, it enables the reader to search for information related to interests with just the term required.
Once the reader comes to the term they want to read further then then are given "bite-size" information which is well referenced and good links to further reading.
A good resource for students and clinicians alike. Giving them a handy resource which can be used to reinforce existing knowledge or give the experienced practitioner the opportunity to reflect on evidence. -- Mr James Ridley * drupal *
A very useful addition to the resources available to student nurses. Easy to navigate and read. -- Mr Robert Carr * drupal *
A useful addition to the resources available to student nurses. Easy to navigate and read. -- Mr Robert Carr * drupal *
Very user friendly book for student nurses -- Mr Steven Neville-Wu * drupal *
Excellent- clear links between theory and practice evidenced through case studies and clear links to legislation and policy guielines and key papers. A must for this new award. -- Mrs Andrea Bailey * drupal *
concepts and ideologies too advanced for level of student -- Mrs Elaine Simpson * drupal *
Good for an overview of learning disabilities to supplemant specific physiotherapeutic input -- Mrs Elizabeth Whitaker * drupal *
A superb text to accompany the L2 Award in Supporting People with Learning Disabilities. It will also be a text I recommend to higher level learners on courses in the future. Each concept is dealt with very clearly and the case-studies put the concepts in context. -- Mrs Emma Hinch-Chambers * drupal *
Some really good points made in the book, I like the use of case studies throughout and the reference to further reading, this is very useful. -- Mrs Jenny Thompson * drupal *
This is invaluable for people who are planning to teach learners with specific difficulties. -- Mrs Karen Gray * drupal *
Wil recommend this book for supplementary reading to the students studying on the Inclusive Education module on the BA Education Studies programme. -- Mrs Marie Holmes * drupal *
This book has some useful content to supplement areas of modules. This would include Foundations in Palliative Care and Dimensions of Loss -- Mrs Pauline Williams * drupal *
This book covers a range of factors and life situations affecting those with learning difficulties such as employment, friendship, rights etc. As such it would be a helpful book for those interested in reading about the wider issues connected with learning difficulties but it does not cover specific additional support needs or difficulties in enough detail. -- Mrs Sue Fraser * drupal *
An up to date and useful resource bringing together relevant information for practitioners from a variety of health and social care backgrounds. -- Ms Anne Johnson * drupal *
Have adopted this book as an essential for our students because of the range of topics this book covers. THis will provide our learning disability nurses with an insight into the broad range of issues relating to providing care to people with a learning disability. The book is presented in a clear & logical format which will be useful for our students. -- Ms Avril Hocking * drupal *
A very good basic text which introduces students to learning disabilities. It provides a sound overview of the issues that may be experienced by an individual with a learning disability and provides excellent case studies to facilitate student learning. -- Ms Diane Cotterill * drupal *
Easy to read, covers a variety of key themes. Good as a quick reference, although not in great detail -- Ms Emma Stevens * drupal *
Key concepts related to learning disabilities clearly explained with examples to illustrate. Although I have authored one of these concepts, it was good to see how useful the whole book will be to students. I will definately recommend this book as additional reading for health and social care students in order that they gain further insights into learning disabilities and related issues. -- Ms Jill McCarthy * drupal *
A comprehensive reference text covering key concepts relevant to contemporary learning disability practice. The use of case studies helps the reader consider the concepts in relation to the individual. -- Ms Jill Pawlyn * drupal *
A very useful text to supplement reading for Learning Disability Nursing students. A place to refer back to and directed to by lecturers. An opportunity to ′find′ the key topic and then go on to read in more depth -- Ms Jo Welch * drupal *
Although there′s a good range of issues covered it doesn′t have enough information on the topics covered in my module. It would still be a useful resource for learning disability nursing students. -- Ms Kathleen Dabbs * drupal *
Small parts of the book are relevant -- Ms Mandy Carter * drupal *
Extremely useful book for practitioners, students and lecturers.

On page 3 there is a section ′how to use the book′. This is useful as it enables the reader to tailor the book to meet their needs or circumstances. -- Ms Michelle Evans * drupal *
This is a user-friendly book with introductory information across a wide range of concepts in learning disability studies. Useful as a handbook to dip in and out of. -- Ms Sheena Miller * drupal *
Not very much on rights and legal parts out of date - refers to DDA which has been replaced by the Equality Act 2010 - nothing on DoLS -- Sarah Richardson * drupal *