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Dangerous Encounters - Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism

Dangerous Encounters - Avoiding Perilous Situations with Autism

A Streetwise Guide for all Emergency Responders, Retailers and Parents

Bill Davis and Wendy Goldband Schunick

Most emergency workers know very little about autism. This book explains how to successfully handle encounters with people who have autism. It takes emergency responders and parents through everyday situations, stressing safety and awareness. This helps avoid the many problems that can arise when encountering autism in emergencies. more »

2002, Paperback: £19.99/ $32.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-732-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp

Keywords: anger management, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, occupational therapy, probation, supported living

The Care Homes Legal Handbook

The Care Homes Legal Handbook

Jeremy Cooper

This handbook provides care home managers and related social work professionals with guidance and practical instruction in understanding the procedures and regulations involved in the Care Standards Act 2000. This is an indispensable and user-friendly guide for all those managing and working in residential care homes for older people. more »

2002, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-064-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, carers, dementia, health care, mental health, older people, residential care, social care, social policy, social work, supported living

Adult Day Services and Social Inclusion

Adult Day Services and Social Inclusion

Better Days

Edited by Chris Clark

Placing adult day services within the whole spectrum of social provision, the contributors to this book explore their complementary role alongside field social work, health care, domiciliary services and supported accommodation. Professionals in all sectors of social care will find it an essential guide to the provision of an effective day service. more »

2001, Paperback: £25.00/ $42.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-887-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 240pp

Keywords: adults, health care, older people, social work, supported living

Care Services for Later Life

Care Services for Later Life

Transformations and Critiques

Edited by Tony Warnes, Lorna Warren and Mike Nolan

Social and demographic changes have led to traditional areas of welfare being transformed. The contributors to this book take a critical look at the current situation and assess the implications for future practice. They debate the assumptions and values underlying established welfare programmes and consider the case for change. more »

2001, Paperback: £29.99/ $47.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-852-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 352pp

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, carers, dementia, health care, older people, residential care, social care, social policy, social work, supervision, supported living

Housing and Social Exclusion

Fiona Spiers

Examining social housing provision in the context of current and historical practice, the contributors argue that the homeless, particularly those with mental health problems, run the very real risk of being socially excluded; and present arguments for how policy should develop. more »

1998, Paperback: £22.99/ $38.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-638-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 200pp

Keywords: mental health, social policy, social work, supported living

Caring for People in the Community

The New Welfare

Edited by Michael Titterton

This book critically examines the new agenda of welfare and assesses the implications for change for policy makers, formal and informal carers and consumers including examinations of key topics such as care planning and case management. more »

1994, Paperback: £24.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-85302-112-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, carers, dementia, emotions, health care, older people, residential care, social care, social policy, social work, supported living

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