Working with People with Learning Disabilities: Theory and Practice
- ISBN-10
- 1853029734
- ISBN-13
- 9781853029738
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Authors
- David Thomas, Honor Woods
Description
The authors bring together the relevant theory for social workers, nurses, teachers and others working with people with learning disabilities. Using jargon-free explanations and case examples, they present the information needed to inform good practice.
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