Includes bibliographical references and index.

The physical health and mental health needs of people with a learning disability -- About this book -- An introduction to learning disabilities -- Learning disabilities and physical health -- Learning disabilities and mental health -- Physical and mental health needs of people with Down's syndrome -- Learning disability, health, and the law -- Associated conditions and issues -- Epilepsy -- Sleep problems -- Swallowing problems -- Autism -- Accessing services -- Screening programmes -- Health checks -- When admission to psychiatric care is required.

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