Group homes for people with intellectual disabilities : encouraging inclusion and participation / Tim Clement and Christine Bigby ; foreword by Jim Mansell.

By:

Clement, Tim

Contributor(s):

Bigby, Christine

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010.Description: 1 online resource (285 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780857002051
0857002058

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Group homes for people with intellectual disabilities.DDC classification:

362.3/85 22

LOC classification:

HV3004 .C54 2010eb

NLM classification:

2009 L-938
WM 29.1

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Contents:

Introduction -- Living and working in group homes -- Homeliness -- Planning and action for individualized outcomes -- Participating in your own home -- Building inclusive communities -- Practice leadership -- The organisational context -- Final thoughts.

Summary: Group homes are the dominant form of residential accommodation for people with severe learning or intellectual disabilities, and yet there are significant problems within these living environments. This book seeks to highlight the key issues for both residents and staff, and offers practical suggestions for improving community living. Based on original empirical research and drawing on extensive field notes, the book paints a picture of life in group homes today. The authors propose a framework for increasing community presence and participation, and consider the barriers to be overcome if pro.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-276) and indexes.

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Group homes are the dominant form of residential accommodation for people with severe learning or intellectual disabilities, and yet there are significant problems within these living environments. This book seeks to highlight the key issues for both residents and staff, and offers practical suggestions for improving community living. Based on original empirical research and drawing on extensive field notes, the book paints a picture of life in group homes today. The authors propose a framework for increasing community presence and participation, and consider the barriers to be overcome if pro.

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