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9780230521667

Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability Working to Support Change

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  • ISBN13:

    9780230521667

  • ISBN10:

    0230521665

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-09-15
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
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Summary

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.

Author Biography

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.

 

Table of Contents

The nature of intellectual disability * Changing perception of the "social problem" of intellectual disability * Formulating and implementing plans for support * Mechanisms for service delivery *
Inclusion and participation at home and in the community * Activism, advocacy and self advocacy
* Social workers as policy practitioners

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