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

• Pubblicazione: London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (178 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.196/85889
• Soggetto topico: Learning disabled - Medical care; Learning disabled - Mental health
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: PerryDavid KearnsAnthony
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Caring for the physical and mental health of people with learning disabilities
• ISBN: 1-283-90520-5; 0-85700-225-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910460064703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II