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Court action and cerebral palsy
- Author:
- PIMM Paul L.
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 123, January 1996, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
In recent months there has been much concern at the apparent reluctance to pursue criminal or civil proceedings where the victim suffers from disability. There may be, in some cases, a quite legitimate reason for not pursuing legal action. However, experience suggests that, in many cases, the deciding factor will the potential credibility, in court, of the alleged injured party: in this case the injured party.
Introduction to challenging behaviour
- Author:
- PIMM Paul L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(7), July 1998, pp.306-310.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Introduces the topic of challenging behaviour based on a review of the relevant literature and from work with people with cerebral palsy who challenge services. Discusses defining a behaviour as challenging, reasons for the behaviour, assessment and management of challenging behaviour.
Some of the implications on caring for a child or adult with cerebral palsy
- Author:
- PIMM Paul L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(7), July 1996, pp.335-341.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Many studies have suggested that the presence of a child or adult with a disability in a family can have a significant impact upon family members, in particular the primary caregiver. Research findings have indicated that there may be social isolation, lack of awareness of services, poor service delivery and psychiatric disorders among parents. This article, part of a larger research undertaking, presents some key survey findings from a study of mothers and fathers of children and adults with cerebral palsy. The parents evaluated the caring process and their satisfaction with the professionals involved in service delivery. The prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among the parents is also reported. The findings indicate that the mental well-being of many fathers and even more mothers was severely affected by the caring process. High levels of parental dissatisfaction with some professionals are reported.