Contents

    1. CHAPTER 1: SUPPORT WORK: THE FUNDAMENTALS

      Cheryl Crocker, Ph.D. (Rehabilitation and Community Studies)

      1. Introduction
      2. Guiding Principles for Support Work
      3. Historical Struggles
      4. Competencies Expected of Support Workers
      5. Conclusion
      6. References
    2. CHAPTER 2: WHAT'S IN A NAME?

      John Simpson R.P.N., M.Ed. (Special Education)

      1. Introduction
      2. The Purpose of Naming
      3. Historical Perspective
      4. Guidelines for Choosing the Right Name
      5. Intellectual Disability
      6. What Is Intellectual Disability?
      7. The Impact of Names Beyond the Hurt Feelings: Implications for Service and Support
      8. Conclusion
      9. References
    3. CHAPTER 3: AN OVERVIEW OF MENTAL ILLNESS

      Sherri Melrose, Ph.D. (Nursing)

      1. Introduction
      2. Background of Mental Health Care
      3. Indicators Associated with Disorders of Thinking
      4. Indicators Associated with Disorders of Mood
      5. Indicators Associated with Disorders of Behaviour
      6. Conclusion
      7. References
    4. CHAPTER 4: COMMON PHYSICAL CONCERNS

      John Simpson R.P.N., M.Ed. (Special Education)

      1. Introduction
      2. Health Status
      3. Factors Affecting Health Status
      4. Common Health Challenges
      5. Impact of Support Providers on Health Status
      6. Health Promotion
      7. Conclusion
      8. References
    5. CHAPTER 5: WHEN THE PROBLEM IS PAIN

      Debra Dusome, R.N., Ex.A.T., M.A. (Psychiatric Nursing)

      1. Introduction
      2. Ethical Principles for Addressing Physical Health Conditions and Assessing Pain
      3. The Hierarchy of Pain Assessment Techniques
      4. Guiding Principles Pain Assessment
      5. Behavioural Pain Assessment Tools
      6. Picture Resources for Identifying Emotions of Physical Distress
      7. Pain and Health Care for Dually Diagnosed Persons
      8. Conclusion
      9. References
    6. CHAPTER 6: BEHAVIOUR THAT HURTS

      Elizabeth Athens, Ph.D. (Behavior Analyst) and Sherri Melrose, Ph.D. (Nursing)

      1. Introduction
      2. Overview of Applied Behavioural Analysis
      3. Strategies to Help Decrease Self-Injurious and Aggressive Behaviour
      4. Conclusion
      5. References
    7. CHAPTER 7: SEXUALITY

      Debra Dusome, R.N., Ex.A.T., M.A.,(Psychiatric Nursing) and Sherri Melrose, Ph.D. (Nursing)

      1. Introduction
      2. Discussion Topics for Sexual Education Support
      3. Understanding Boundaries
      4. Providing Resources
      5. Differentiating between Challenging Behaviours and Sex Offending Behaviours
      6. Conclusion
      7. References
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