Child Protection and Parents with a Learning Disability provides the practical knowledge that professionals need in order to understand common intellectual disabilities and how they might affect parenting capability‎.‎ It presents clear guidance on how to carry out effective assessments and explains how interventions might differ when working with parents who have a learning disability‎.‎ It covers a broad spectrum of disabilities‎,‎ including borderline conditions and Autism Spectrum Disorder‎.‎ The book also explores a number of emotional and mental health issues that can occur alongside learning disabilities‎,‎ such as ADHD‎,‎ anxiety‎,‎ depression‎,‎ and attachment disorders‎,‎ to show how they should be understood in the context of cognitive abilities and the parenting role‎.‎ Empowering practitioners to make informed decisions about children‎'‎s welfare‎,‎ this is a must‎-have guide for all professionals working with families where a parent is affected by a learning disability‎.‎

• Author‎:‎ Penny Morgan
• Publisher‎:‎ Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• ISBN‎:‎ 9781849056793