British Journal of Learning Disabilities

British Journal of Learning Disabilities

http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=1354-4187&site=1

Published by Blackwell Publishing on behalf of the British Institute of 
Learning Disabilities

The British Journal of Learning Disabilities is an international 
peer-reviewed journal which aims to be the leading inter-disciplinary 
journal in the learning disability field. It covers debates and 
developments in research, policy and practice.  It publishes original 
refereed papers, regular special issues giving comprehensive coverage to 
specific subject areas, and specially comissioned keynote reviews on 
major topics.  In addition there are reviews of books and training 
materials and a letters section.

The focus of the journal is on practical issues, with current debates 
and research reports.  Topics covered include:

     * current trends in residential and day-care services;
     * integration, rehabilitation and quality of life;
     * education and training;
     * employment and occupation;
     * recreation and leisure;
     * advocacy and rights;
     * family and carers;
     * adoption and fostering;
     * causees and management of specific syndromes;
     * staff training; new technology in practice.

Its readership consists of academics, practitioners, and others 
interested in learning disability from a personal or professional 
perspective to promote lifestyles and high quality services for adults 
and children.

Print ISSN: 1354-4187
Online ISSN: 1468-3156

Dorothy Atkinson and Jan Walmsley
School of Health and Social Welfare
The Open University
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
UK
Tel: 01908 655532
Fax: 01908 858280

Email:  S.M.Allinson@open.ac.uk

Content available by subscription.

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Current Issue: Volume 32: Issue 2, June 2004

Date: 24 May 2004