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Record Nr.

UNINA9910961565903321

Titolo

Caring for the physical and mental health of people with learning disabilities / / David Perry ... [et. al.] ; foreword by Anthony Kearns

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011

ISBN

9781283905206

1283905205

9780857002259

0857002252

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (178 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

PerryDavid

KearnsAnthony

Disciplina

362.196/85889

362.19685889

Soggetti

Learning disabled - Medical care

Learning disabled - Mental health

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The physical health and mental health needs of people with a learning disability -- About this book -- An introduction to learning disabilities -- Learning disabilities and physical health -- Learning disabilities and mental health -- Physical and mental health needs of people with Down's syndrome -- Learning disability, health, and the law -- Associated conditions and issues -- Epilepsy -- Sleep problems -- Swallowing problems -- Autism -- Accessing services -- Screening programmes -- Health checks -- When admission to psychiatric care is required.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is a practical guide for those caring for people with learning disabilities living in community settings. It will help carers understand and meet service users' health needs, and recognise problems. Topics include physical health issues; mental health issues such as dementia, depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety.