LEARNING DISABILITY

Learning Disability



Learning Disability

Introduction

Brian is about to leave and school and move into the community. However, Brian has a special case of mild learning disability with associated Asperger syndrome. The Asperger syndrome or disorder is characterized as a mental and behavioral disorder which is part of the spectrum of autistic disorders. Furthermore, it falls within the pervasive developmental disorders. The subject concerned primarily shows severe difficulties in social interaction, communication, and activities as well. Moreover, interest areas are extremely restricted and stereotyped. Furthermore, Brian also suffers from severe Epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by one or more neurological disorders which leave a bias in the brain to generate recurrent seizures, and often lead to neurobiological, cognitive and psychological consequences. A care analysis needs to be developed for Brian, which involves agencies' services and role of community nurse. It also involves Brian's life transition and his legal rights.

Discussion

Agencies and Services

There are a number of agencies and groups which provide services to learning disabled people. Some of them are Advantage Healthcare Ltd., Blue Ribbon Community Care Ltd., Care UK, CHD Living Ltd., Guinness Care and Support, and The Regard Partnership. Brian can get valuable assistance from such agencies which provide physical and emotional support, and employment opportunities.

Agencies and Services

There are a number of agencies and groups which provide services to learning disabled people. Some of them are Advantage Healthcare Ltd., Blue Ribbon Community Care Ltd., Care UK, CHD Living Ltd., Guinness Care and Support, and The Regard Partnership. Brian can get valuable assistance from such agencies which provide physical and emotional support, and employment opportunities.

How Agencies meet needs

People with a learning disability who have an outpatient appointment will get help to prepare for this. The professional who refers the person to hospital should say what support the person is likely to need. The hospital should invite the person with a learning disability or their carer to contact the outpatient department staff before the first outpatient appointment.

The hospital should try to find out:

How well the person can communicate

What physical care needs they have?

How they can help if the person becomes distressed.

The hospital should provide clear information. This should include contact details of staff that can help, and clear directions on how to find the right department in the hospital.

Furthermore, the hospital should try to give people with learning disabilities early appointments. In the hospital, the person should have a place to wait that suits their needs. Hospital staff should explain to the person in plain language what will happen during the appointment. Hospital staff should monitor the person's level of comfort, anxiety and understanding of what is happening. At the end of the appointment hospital staff should clearly explain what will happen next. They should also contact the local learning disability services, if appropriate.



Support during a Hospital Stay

When a person with a learning disability needs to go into a general hospital, the hospital staff should prepare, and also try to help the person prepare for ...