Parenting and people with learning disabilities
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Parenting and people with learning disabilities

Diana Neaves Nursing student
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What kind of support is available to parents who have learning disabilities? Diana Neaves reflects on the issues that arose during a community placement

On a recent community placement, I had the opportunity to work with Elizabeth (not her real name). Her story and that of her family need to be brought to a wider audience.

Learning Disability Practice. 11, 8, 28-31. doi: 10.7748/ldp2008.10.11.8.28.c6790

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Family - Learning disabilities: rights - Parenthood

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06 October 2008 / Vol 11 issue 8

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