"A helpful resource for those undertaking studies in learning disabilities at all levels. I shall definitely be recommending it to my students!" - John Boarder, Bangor University

"This book provides a valuable and innovative contribution to the field of Learning Disabilities." - Logan Parumal, University of Manchester

Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities is a handy guide to the topics you need to know about whether studying or working in the field of Learning Disabilities. The A-Z format allows you to "dip in" and quickly find relevant information on topics ranging from Autism to Rights and from Advocacy to Challenging Behaviours.

Each entry features:

- a snapshot definition of the concept;

- a broader discussion of the main issues and applications to practice;

- key points;

- a case study, and

- signposts to further reading.

Key Concepts in Learning Disabilities is an ideal companion to study and particularly useful for those completing academic assignments as part of training. Written by a team of experienced practitioners and lecturers, the book reflects the multi-disciplinary nature of contemporary practice.

Advocacy - Sara Bell

Arts: Drama Therapy - Andy Worth

Assessment - Ruth Sadik

Autism - Helen Kerrell

Behavioural Phenotypes - Dianne Phipps

Causes - Dianne Phipps

Challenging Behaviour - Gary LaVigna and Thomas J Willis

Children and Adolescents - Pat Talbot

Choice - Pat Talbot

Communication - Jane Hobson

Community Learning Disability Nursing - Sara Bell

Compassion - Glenda Hardy and Pat Talbot

Complementary Medicine/Therapies - Phillippa J Newman

Consent - Tom Mason

Complex Needs - Teresa Whitehurst

Development - Geoff Astbury

Disability Studies - Andy Lovell

Employment - Joanne Skellern

Empowerment - Sara Bell

Epilepsy - Paul Barber

Ethnicity - Zenobia Nadirshaw

Forensic Services - Andrew Lovell

Friendships and Social Networks - Karen McKenzie

Health Services - Martin Campbell

Inclusion (Social) - Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead

Intelligence - Daniel W Price-Jones and Alastair L Barrowcliff

Learning - Penny Lacey

Life Skills - M Thomas Kishore

Life Story - Kristín Björnsdóttir

Loss - Sue Read

Mental Health - Amanda Sinai et al

Multi-Agency and Multiprofessional Services - Chris Chennell

Nursing - John Turnbull

Older People - Nancy Jokinen

Parenthood - Fintan Sheerin

Parents and Families - Marion Redfern

Person-Centred Planning - David Coyle and Julie Lunt

Physical Health - Pat Talbot

Psychological Therapies - Karin Lewis et al

Rights - Tom Mason

Service Philosophy - Beth Greenhill and Ged Carney

Service Quality - Jim Blair

Service-User Voice - Helen Elizabeth Dunn et al

Sexuality - Margaret Douglas, Rachael Wood and Judith Sim

Social Care - Tom Mason

Social Model of Disability - Dan Goodley

Spirituality - Mike Thomas

Transition - David Abbott and Pauline Heslop

Values - Jill McCarthy

Vulnerability - Elaine Taylor