Occupational therapy for people with learning disabilities : a practical guide / [edited by] Jane Goodman, Jenni Hurst, Christine Locke ; foreword by Vincenzo Petruzziello

Includes bibliographical references and index

Perspectives on occupational needs of people with learning disability / Jenni Hurst, Jane Goodman, and Christine Locke -- Historical perspectives : the lives of people with learning disabilities and the influence of occupational therapy / Jane Goodman, Jenni Hurst, and Christine Locke -- Occupations and the occupational therapy process / Jane Goodman and Christine Locke -- The interface between communication and community living / Christine Griffiths -- Occupation and health promotion / Jenni Hurst -- Activities of daily living (ADL) for individuals with a learning disability : using a sensory integrative approach / Vanessa Townsend -- Occupational choices : choosing employment? / Angela Kelsall -- Leisure / Christine Locke -- The challenges of maintaining occupation at times of transition / Jenni Hurst -- Working with parents with learning disabilities / Christine Locke -- Loss and bereavement / Jenni Hurst -- The older adult and life changes / Jenni Hurst -- More than having a say : user participation in learning disability services / Rhonwen Parry and Edwin Jones -- Working with people with learning disabilities and their networks / Sally Donati -- And finally...a personal comment / Christine Locke, Jenni Hurst, and Jane Goodman