Intellectual Disabilities: Health and Social Care Across the Lifespan (PDF)

About the Textbook

By Fintan Sheerin, Carmel Doyle

This textbook provides essential background knowledge for nurses, allied health professionals, and social care providers who support individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. With changing populations and evolving care needs, this resource is timely and unique, covering key subject areas through its four cohesive sections.

The introductory section contextualizes intellectual disability, outlining philosophies and service models that drive health and social care across the lifespan. It also addresses communication and person-centered care in a multidisciplinary environment. Section two examines the nature of intellectual disability and other related conditions from birth to adulthood. Section three delves into specific health care needs, behavior, mental health, aging, and end-of-life care. Finally, the fourth section explores integration between health and social care, including family support, education, employment, and sexuality and relationships.

Edited by experienced and esteemed professionals, the textbook features contributions from international practitioners, educators, and researchers, all of whom play critical roles in the field of intellectual disability and family support.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 1st ed. 2023 edition (June 20, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Format ‏ : ‎ Digital eBook
• File size ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3031274954
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3031274954