Getting in touch : ways of working with people with severe learning disabilities and extensive social support needs
By: Caldwell, Phoebe.
Publisher: Brighton Pavilion Publishing/Joseph Roundtree Foundation 1996Edition: 1st.Description: viii, 34 p. ; 30 cm.ISBN: 1900600056.Subject(s): PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES (PIMD) | SUPPORT SERVICES | SUPPORT STAFF | SENSORY IMPAIRMENT | CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURSummary: Describes the authors original methods, materials and equipment which have been designed to elicit and establish a communicative relationship with people with severe sensory deficits and challenging behaviour. Shows how flexible and innovative methods can initiate a process of reaching, responding and relating, often in a language not based on words, that brings benefits and builds understanding for both sides in a caring relationship. Provides a practical guide for workers in residential homes and day care centres, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community nurses, and people who are caring for someone with profound disabilities.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Describes the authors original methods, materials and equipment which have been designed to elicit and establish a communicative relationship with people with severe sensory deficits and challenging behaviour. Shows how flexible and innovative methods can initiate a process of reaching, responding and relating, often in a language not based on words, that brings benefits and builds understanding for both sides in a caring relationship. Provides a practical guide for workers in residential homes and day care centres, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community nurses, and people who are caring for someone with profound disabilities.
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This would be useful starting point for staff who support people with very complex behavioural or communication needs.
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Excellent resource. Have passed it onto management (CSM).