Product Description
An increasing emphasis on community care and quality of life has important implications for the many people with learning disabilities who are increasingly participating in and contributing to life in local communities. Communities also need to accept and include all their members - something which can be facilitated by those working in community services. Social Skills for People with Learning Disabilities has evolved from 12 years of developing and shaping services. It provides a practical framework based on social and psychological principles, drawing on positive values. Community nurses, therapists, social workers and others working with adults with learning disabilities in the community will find this an invaluable resource.