Caring for people with learning disabilities / edited by Ian Peate, Debra Fearns.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Working with adults with learning disabilities / Jackie Kelly -- Communication and adults with learning disabilities / Alan Randle -- The importance of managing behaviours which pose challenges / Costas Joannides -- Protecting 'vulnerable' adults with learning disabilities / Debra Fearns -- Mental health issues and adults with learning disabilities / Paul Maloret -- Epilepsy and adults with learning disability / Debra Fearns -- Health promotion perspectives for adults with learning disabilities / Debra Fearns, Jackie Kelly, Paul Maloret, Malcolm McIver and Tracey-Jo Simpson -- Biophysical aspects of learning disability and Down's syndrome / Frank Garvey and Jacky Vincent -- Legislation and learning disabilities / Malcolm McIver -- Parents with learning disabilities / April Wilkey.

Featuring 11 chapters, each one with a detailed glossary, 'Learning to Care for People with Learning Disabilities' is designed to be used as a reference book in either the clinical setting, classroom or at home. Chapters are re-divided into sections reflecting contemporary Learning Disability nursing practice.