Description:Part of the 'Transforming Social Work Practice' series, this title is written specifically for students on the social work honours degree. It provides an overview of progress towards its aims and uses case studies and activities to draw out key points, and to aid and reinforce learning. Introduction Who are 'people with learning difficulties'? The importance of values: An historical account The role of the social worker with people with learning difficulties A life-stage perspective on needs Assessment, planning and evaluation Risk, protection and advocacy Empowerment Conclusion Internet resources