Learning disabilities / edited by Bob Gates.

Previous ed.: 1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

SECTION 1: Understanding learning disabilities:-1. The nature of learning disabilities -- 2. Causes and manifestations of learning disabilities -- 3. A history of learning disabilities -- SECTION 2:Services and support for people with learning disabilities -- 4. Accessing services and support -- 5.Residential alternatives for people with learning disabilities -- 6. Evaluating the quality of support services for people with learning disabilities -- 7. Compulsory school education -- 8. Post-compulsory education -- 9. Employment, leisure and learning disabilities -- SECTION 3: Distressed states of learning disability -- 10. Challenging behaviour -- 11. Autistic spectrum disorder -- 12.Mental ill health in learning disabilities -- 13. Self-injurious behaviour -- 14. People with learning disabilities who have offended in law -- SECTION 4: Helping people achieve independence and well-being -- 15. Communication -- 16. Health and health promotion -- 17. Profound and multiple disability -- 18. Specialist learning disability services in the UK -- 19. Person-centred planning -- SECTION 5: Therapeutic interventions for people with learning disabilities -- 20. Complementary therapies -- 21. Art, drama and music therapies -- 22. Psychological approaches -- SECTION 6: Relationships and learning disabilities -- 23. Sexual and personal relationships -- 24. Working effectively with families of people with learning disabilities -- 25. Helping to empower people -- SECTION 7: European dimension -- 26. The Netherlands -- 27. Sweden -- 28. Germany-- SECTION 8:.Education and leadershp -- 29. Education and training -- 30. Management and leadership in learning disability.

In this edition, Bob Gates discusses the role of all professionals who care for people with learning disabilities. The text is written in a style that makes it practical and readable.