Acknowledgements/Introduction/Who are 'people with learning difficulties'?/The importance of values: A historical account/Policy and Legislation/The role of the social worker/Working with Children and Families /Working with Adults /Assessment Planning and Evaluation /Communication and Sensory Needs /Advocacy and Empowerment/Conclusion/Internet resources/Appendix 1 Professional Capabilities/Appendix 2 Subject Benchmark for Social Work/References/Index