Caring for the physical and mental health of people with learning disabilities [electronic resource] / David Perry ... [et. al.] ; foreword by Anthony Kearns.

The physical health and mental health needs of people with a learning disability
About this book
An introduction to learning disabilities
Learning disabilities and physical health
Learning disabilities and mental health
Physical and mental health needs of people with Down's syndrome
Learning disability, health, and the law
Associated conditions and issues
Epilepsy
Sleep problems
Swallowing problems
Autism
Accessing services
Screening programmes
Health checks
When admission to psychiatric care is required.