Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability

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Working to Support Change

By Patsie Frawley and Christine Bigby

Series: Practical Social Work Series

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Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability explores the essential knowledge, values, and skills needed for effective social work with people who have intellectual disabilities. It covers changing definitions of intellectual disability, core professional tasks such as assessment, planning, and review, as well as emphasising participation and inclusion. The book is enriched with case studies, discussion points, and clear explanations, making it a practical guide for both practitioners and students.
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This book is ideal for social work professionals seeking to develop their expertise and for students preparing to enter the field of intellectual disability social work. It supports continued professional development and offers practical insights for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Read this book to gain an understanding of the knowledge, values and skills required for effective practice in the field of intellectual disability and the opportunities which this work offers for multidisciplinary collaboration for social change.

'It is essential reading not only for students studying in this area, but also for the wider groups of people concerned with the well-being of those living with intellectual disabilities. It is a must for inclusion in people's libraries!'- Dr Marie Knox, Senior Lecturer, Social Work and Human Services, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Australia 'The book handles the historical and policy context particularly well within an approach based on social exclusion and advancing rights whilst criticising the rhetorical and loose reference to rights within government policy formulation and articulation.' Oxford Journals

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Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability identifies and discusses:

The changing definitions of intellectual disability, also called 'learning disability'
The theory and practice of working with people with intellectual disabilities and their families
The core tasks of assessment, planning, monitoring and review
The values of participation and inclusion in action

Illustrated with numerous case studies, discussion points and clear explanations, this addition to the Practical Social Work Series is an indispensable resource. It is ideally suited both for the continued professional development of qualified practitioners, and for pre-qualifying students new to the area.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780230521667

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 224

Collections

Christine Bigby Education & Reference Non-Fiction Patsie Frawley Series: Practical Social Work Series

About the Author

CHRISTINE BIGBY is Professor in the School of Social Work and Social Policy, La Trobe University, Australia. She qualified in the UK and then worked in intellectual disability services in Australia. Since 1996 she has been researching policy issues and the practice of working with people with intellectual disabilities. She is the Editor of Australian Social Work, the author of three previous books and numerous journal articles and book chapters. PATSIE FRAWLEY has a PhD from the School of Social Work and Social Policy at La Trobe University, Australia. Patsie trained as a teacher and has worked extensively in the field of intellectual disability as a researcher, educator, policy advisor and self advocate supporter.

Social Work Practice and Intellectual Disability