Reaching Chinese Children with Learning Disabilities in Greater Manchester

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the culture, religion, attitudes and backgrounds of Chinese minority groups living in Britain. It demonstrates the need for greater awareness of Chinese families and an improved system in relation to services for people with learning disability. The paper suggests that more appropriate services should be made available to Greater Manchester's Chinese families which have a member with learning disabilities. Professionals should be more competent to understand Chinese families and to enable them to take advantage of developing services.