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Sensory Awareness and Social Work



April 2010 | 160 pages | Learning Matters
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.

 
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

This book is suitable for use to support learners to develop thier knowledge of sensory awareness and social work.

Miss Katie ann Lee
Early Years Department, Solihull College
March 1, 2016

a good book, specific and useful

Mrs Fiona Wilkes
Social Work Office (Redditch), North East Worcestershire College
December 23, 2011

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