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Sensory processing in people with Asperger syndrome

01 March 2013

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

Some people with Asperger syndrome process their sensory impressions in different or impaired ways from most people, and so may be unable to engage productively in...

How to ensure people with multiple diagnoses make the right decisions

01 March 2012

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

This case study describes a method of separating and clarifying the impact that a client’s concomitant learning disability, personality disorder, bipolar affective...

Successful transfers to out-of-area placements

26 January 2016

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

The Winterbourne View inquiry highlighted issues about people with learning disabilities who are placed in hospitals. Although most people with learning disabilities...

Managing clients placed far away from their communities

02 February 2015

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

Background The number of people with learning disabilities and significant health needs who have been placed in Cornwall from outside the county by other local...

Consent to contraceptive treatment among clients with epilepsy

28 November 2013

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

Aim To improve the treatment, care and monitoring of women with learning disabilities who receive oral contraceptive pills and long-term anti-epileptic drugs. Method...

Monitoring nocturnal seizure in vulnerable patients

01 November 2013

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

Just Checking is an evidenced-based tool used in dementia care in many UK health authorities. It uses infrared sensors to produce 24-hour charts showing...

At the touch of a button: collecting client feedback

26 March 2014

Learning Disability Practice

Feature

Aim To assess a simple and immediate feedback tool. Method Service users’ feedback was recorded using a simple push-button device. Results The cumulative results...