A self-study guide to support staff in intellectual disability services to understand and respond to the complex and holistic needs of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
The essential handbook for carers, service providers, support staff, families and students
This fully revised and updated edition of Learning Disability Today provides an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to some of the key issues in the lives of people with learning disabilities and the practice of those who support them.
A Handbook for Professionals, Support Staff and Families
Health and People with Learning Disabilities aims to support healthcare professionals and support staff working in meeting the physical and mental health needs of people with complex disabilities.
The Dementia Care Training Library is a suite of training materials on topics relating to the specific learning needs of staff in dementia care environments. Module 5 looks at why maintaining good physical, mental and oral health through food, drink and healthy living activities should be part of every person-centred support package.
The Dementia Care Training Library is a suite of training materials on topics relating to the specific learning needs of staff in dementia care environments. Module 6 explores how understanding the ways in which physical and social environments affect the wellbeing of people with dementia can enable more respectful, person-centred care.
A Comprehensive Assessment for Dementia in People with Down Syndrome andOthers with Intellectual Disabilities (2nd edition)
Diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer's disease and AD dementia in people with Down's Syndrome is a major challenge. The comprehensive Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with DS and Others with Intellectual Disabilities (CAMDEX-DS) has been validated for diagnosing prodromal AD and AD dementia.
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations for Mental Health Professionals
Psychologists and other mental health professionals rightfully experience significant anxiety regarding their duty to protect when working with potentially dangerous individuals who are at risk of harming others or themselves. This book discusses the legal and ethical foundations of the duty to protect and the duty to warn.
Diagnosis of prodromal Alzheimer's disease and AD dementia in people with Down's Syndrome is a major challenge. The comprehensive Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with DS and Others with Intellectual Disabilities (CAMDEX-DS) has been validated for diagnosing prodromal AD and AD dementia.
A Wide-Spectrum Mental Health Assessment for Adults Who Have Limited Language or Reduced Cognitive Development
Formerly known as 'Mini PAS-ADD', Moss-PAS (ID) is a wide-spectrum mental health assessment for adults with limited language or reduced cognitive development, and is fully compliant with ICD-11 and DSM-5.
