Caring for the physical and mental health of people with learning disabilities / David Perry ... [et. al.] ; foreword by Anthony Kearns.

• Author: ProQuest (Firm)
• TeilnehmendeR: Perry, David.; Kearns, Anthony.; ProQuest (Firm)
• Year of Publication: 2011
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 176 p. :; ill.

Table of Contents

The physical health and mental health needs of people with a learning disability -- About this book -- An introduction to learning disabilities -- Learning disabilities and physical health -- Learning disabilities and mental health -- Physical and mental health needs of people with Down's syndrome -- Learning disability, health, and the law -- Associated conditions and issues -- Epilepsy -- Sleep problems -- Swallowing problems -- Autism -- Accessing services -- Screening programmes -- Health checks -- When admission to psychiatric care is required.