Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities Encouraging Inclusion and Participation

Name: Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities Encouraging Inclusion and Participation
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ISBN: 9781843106456

ISBN-10: 1843106450

ISBN-13: 9781843106456

Edition: 2009

Authors: Jim Mansell, Tim Clement, Christine Bigby

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Based on original empirical research and drawing on extensive field notes, the book paints a picture of life in group homes today. The authors propose a framework for increasing community presence and participation, and consider the barriers to be overcome if progress is to be made in achieving these key goals. The notion of 'homeliness', the challenge of maintaining a balance between individual and group needs and the concept of practice leadership are all explored. Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities is essential reading for anyone working with people with learning or intellectual disabilities in residential services, as well as academics and students of disability…

Book details

Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 10/15/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.924



Foreword



Introduction



Living and Working in Group Homes



Homeliness



Planning and Action for Individualised Outcomes



Participating in Your Own Home



Building Inclusive Communities



Practice Leadership



The Organisational Context



Final Thoughts


References


Subject Index


Author Index