Tizard Learning Disability Review: Volume 20 Issue 3

An audit of an Intensive Interaction service

Cecily May Donnelly, Julie Elsworth, Jules McKim

Following the development of the post of Trust Intensive Interaction Co-ordinator, it was decided to assess the state of provision of Intensive Interaction within the social care…

Commentary on “An audit of an Intensive Interaction service”

Peter Baker

– The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on “An audit of an Intensive Interaction service”.

Narrative therapy in a learning disability context: a review

James McParland

Narrative therapy is aligned with government priorities for learning disabilities as it promotes inclusion and seeks to empower. While research on narrative therapy in learning…

“Is it because I’m gormless?” A commentary on “Narrative therapy in a learning disability context: a review”

Angela Olsen

– The purpose of this paper is to reflect on “Narrative therapy in a learning disability context: a review”.

It can still happen here: systemic risk factors that may contribute to the continued abuse of people with intellectual disabilities

Dave Marsland, Peter Oakes, Naomi Bright

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the response to the scandal of abuse in services for people with intellectual disabilities in the light of research evidence and…

Commentary on “It can still happen here: systemic risk factors that may contribute to the continued abuse of people with intellectual disabilities”

Michele Wiese

This commentary takes Marsland et al.’s paper about services at risk of becoming abusive to the people they support, as a platform to consider issues around implementation science…

A summary of government initiatives relating to employment for people with learning disabilities in England

Kate Blamires

The purpose of this paper is to provide a synthesis of current and previous government policies and strategies, in relation to people with learning disabilities and employment, to…

Is policy having an impact? Commentary on “A summary of government initiatives relating to employment for people with learning disabilities in England”

Kathy Melling

– The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on “A summary of government initiatives relating to employment for people with learning disabilities in England”.

Young people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder in post-compulsory state supported schools in England

Chris Hatton, Gyles Glover

Transition from education to adult life is a stated policy aim for young people with learning disabilities. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which 16-18-year…

Editorial

Peter McGill