| Description |
215 pages ; 21 cm |
| Series |
Research highlights in social work ; 34 |
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Research highlights in social work ; 34
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| Contents |
Introduction / Carol Robinson and Kirsten Stalker -- 1. Theoretical Perspectives on Research with Disabled Children / Tom Shakespeare and Nick Watson -- 2. An Historical Perspective / Maureen Oswin -- 3. Early Intervention: The Eternal Triangle? Issues Relating to Parents, Professionals and Children / Caroline Jones -- 4. The Pre-School Years / June Statham and Janet Read -- 5. Children's Experiences of School / Linda Shaw -- 6. Parents and Family: Disabled Women's Stories about their Childhood Experiences / Carol Thomas -- 7. Leisure and Friendship / Judith Cavet -- 8. Quality of Life of Children and Young People with Serious Medical Conditions / Alison Closs -- 9. Disabled Children and Child Protection / Helen L. Westcott -- 10. Group Advocacy in a Residential Setting / Chailey Young People's Group / Sue Virgo -- 11. Disabled Children in Permanent Substitute Families / Rena Phillips -- 12. Young People's Aspirations / The Leighton Project, Simon Grant and Daisy Cole |
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13. The Dynamic of Transition to Adulthood / Sheila Riddell |
| Summary |
This book encompasses a wide range of perspectives on childhood impairment and its social implications. The book adopts a child-centred approach, stressing the importance of communicating with disabled children, and includes pieces of writing by young disabled people. Preschool and school age children describe their behavior and feelings within their own families, substitute families, and residential homes. The book explores how such children can best be protected, and how their quality of life can be improved. Using the social model of disability which identifies the material and social barriers to inclusion, contributors give examples of progressive practice, and examine the aspirations of young disabled people, their friendships, and how they come to terms with adolescence and the transition to adulthood |
| Notes |
Introduction / Carol Robinson and Kirsten Stalker -- 1. Theoretical Perspectives on Research with Disabled Children / Tom Shakespeare and Nick Watson -- 2. An Historical Perspective / Maureen Oswin -- 3. Early Intervention: The Eternal Triangle? Issues Relating to Parents, Professionals and Children / Caroline Jones -- 4. The Pre-School Years / June Statham and Janet Read -- 5. Children's Experiences of School / Linda Shaw -- 6. Parents and Family: Disabled Women's Stories about their Childhood Experiences / Carol Thomas -- 7. Leisure and Friendship / Judith Cavet -- 8. Quality of Life of Children and Young People with Serious Medical Conditions / Alison Closs -- 9. Disabled Children and Child Protection / Helen L. Westcott -- 10. G |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Children with disabilities -- Services for -- Great Britain.
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Children with disabilities -- Great Britain -- Psychology.
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Interpersonal communication in children -- Great Britain.
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Quality of life -- Great Britain.
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Youth with disabilities.
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| Author |
Robinson, Carol.
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Stalker, Kirsten.
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| LC no. |
98213929 |
| ISBN |
1853025682 (paperback) |
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