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Things to do — people to see…: leisure, young people with mental handicaps, and the community
Author(s) -
McLean Elspeth
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of the british institute of mental handicap (apex)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 39
eISSN - 1468-3156
pISSN - 0261-9997
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3156.1990.tb00606.x
Subject(s) - staring , mental handicap , psychology , public relations , leisure time , political science , medicine , communication , physical activity , psychiatry , physical medicine and rehabilitation
Developing a range of integrated leisure opportunities for young people with mental handicaps who live in “ordinary houses in ordinary streets” is important, and fun. My own experience suggests that what is needed is good planning and organisation, enough resources, and a shared commitment to integration. Transport, access, risks, and advance warning need to be considered. Issues include addressing staring and teasing, what sort of support to arrange, and learning from mistakes. Helping people enjoy their leisure time is an opportunity for staff to develop and use their special skills.