@article{1469836,
      recid = {1469836},
      author = {Sheerin, Fintan. and Doyle, Carmel.},
      title = {Intellectual disabilities : health and social care across  the lifespan /},
      publisher = {Springer,},
      address = {Cham :},
      pages = {1 online resource},
      year = {2023},
      abstract = {This textbook provides nurses, allied health and social  care professionals with the background knowledge necessary  to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and  their families. It is a unique and viable resource which is  particularly timely, as recent decades have seen a  significant change in the demographics and associated care  and support needs of this population. The textbook is laid  into four sections to provide a logical structure for the  content with chapters developing key topic areas relevant  to the field. The introductory section sets the overall  context for the book and considers the importance of  developing an understanding of intellectual disability as a  core concept identifying philosophies and models of service  that underpin health and social care across the lifespan.  Communication as a basis for caring and the overall concept  of person-centred caring in a multidisciplinary context is  considered. The second section explores key concepts from  birth to adulthood exploring the nature of intellectual  disability, the child with intellectual disability and  other related neurodevelopmental conditions. The third  section explores adulthood to older age and considers  specific health care needs, understanding behaviour and  other fundamental concepts including mental health, ageing  and palliative care. The fourth and final section explores  the integration of health and social care addressing such  issues as supporting and enabling families, education,  employment, and sexuality and relationships. Edited by  experienced and widely respected professionals, this  textbook is written by international practitioners,  educators and researchers who all play critical roles in  working with individuals with intellectual disability and  their families.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1469836},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27496-1},
}