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Sensory Awareness and Social Work


Sensory Awareness and Social Work

Paperback by Evans, Michelle; Whittaker, Andrew

Sensory Awareness and Social Work

£34.99

ISBN:
9781844452910
Publication Date:
11 May 2010
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:
Learning Matters Ltd
Pages:
160 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 27 - 29 May 2024
Sensory Awareness and Social Work

Description

Understanding sensory needs is fundamental for social work and care management practice. Social workers are trained to reflect on their own practice, make useful application of theory and promote anti-discriminatory practice at all times. This book will assist students in identifying people who have a sensory need and enable them to have the knowledge, skills and values to address this. Designed specifically to encourage students to build confidence and develop skills essential to best practice, this book is specifically structured to address all aspects of sensory need.

Contents

What are sensory needs? Communication methods for people with sensory needs Discrimination faced by people with sensory needs Sensory awareness in adult services Sensory awareness in children and families Mental health and sensory needs Conclusion Glossary References Index

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