Disabled Children and the Law: Research and Good Practice [Paperback]

Janet Read (Author), Luke J. Clements (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1853027936 | ISBN-13: 978-1853027932 | Publication Date: April 2001 | Edition: 1

This guide should enable professionals working with disabled children and young adults to understand the relevant law and use it confidently and creatively to improve their practice. It is intended to serve as a comprehensive introduction to the overlapping legal responsibilities of social services, health and education, which should promote coordinated practice. The authors draw on research on the needs of disabled children, young adults and those close to them, to indicate how the law can be used to facilitate good practice and policy development. The book emphasises the importance of an anti-discriminatory and inclusive approach and also covers guidance from the Department of Health on the Assessment of Disabled Children and the New Carers and Disabled Children Act 2000.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'This is a first-rate book which sets out to review the main statutes, guidance, research and good practice that relate to disabled children...essential reading for people who work with disabled children and their families, social policy and law students, as well as an invaluable source of information for families and disabled young people.' - Community Care 'packed with information...an asset to anyone affected by disability or working with clients affected by disability.' - British Journal of Developmental Disabilities" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Janet Read is a qualified social worker and lecturer in Applied Social Studies at the University of Warwick. She teaches at undergraduate and graduate levels and has been responsible for developing post-qualifying programmes for experienced practitioners and managers in the social care field. She undertakes multidisciplinary training and consultancy in the public and voluntary sectors. She has written widely on services for disabled children, adults and their families. Luke Clements is a solicitor and Senior Research Fellow of the School of Law, Cardiff University. He has written widely on community care and the rights of disabled people and undertakes training in the public and voluntary sectors. He has extensive legal experience of representing disabled children, adults and their families.

Product Details

• Paperback: 303 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853027936
• ISBN-13: 978-1853027932
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,327,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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