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Families of children with disabilities helping inform early childhood education
- Authors:
- SWART Katie, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Children's Services, 16(2), 2021, pp.117-131.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper aims to survey and interview parents of young children with disabilities to document their perspectives on what professionals working with their children need to know. Rather than comparing opinions over time or as part of an outcome study, this paper met with participants at a single point in time for a conversation addressing two questions with implications for training, program development and continuing research, namely, to what extent do families believe the Advancing Community College Efforts in Paraprofessional Training (ACCEPT) standards and topics are important to include in educational programs preparing professionals to work with young children with disabilities in inclusive settings (survey)? How satisfied or dissatisfied are families with the practices of early childhood educators working with their children with disabilities in inclusive and other settings (focus group)? What knowledge and skills do families recommend are important for the preparation of early childhood educators working with children with disabilities in inclusive and other settings (focus group)? Design/methodology/approach: An exploratory design was used to gather information to prepare teachers and others to work with children with disabilities in inclusive settings. Parents/caregivers were asked to complete a brief survey prioritizing the importance of the eight ACCEPT standards and topics when preparing early childhood educators for working with children with disabilities in inclusive settings. They all (n = 21) rated each standard and topic as “very important” (4) and provided 184 comments during follow-up interviews that represented positive examples, negative examples and recommendations distributed across the eight focusing standards. Originality/value: This research identified the need for educators to understand the high value and importance of communication with parents of children with disabilities. This study further suggests the need for teachers to value (Edited publisher abstract)
Child disability and the dynamics of family poverty, hardship and financial strain: evidence from the UK
- Authors:
- SHAHTAHMASEBI Said, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 40(4), October 2011, pp.653-673.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
There is a well-established link between poverty and child disability, where disabled children are significantly more likely to grow up in poverty than their non-disabled counterparts. This study investigated the relationship between the presence of a disabled child in the family and poverty transitions. Data were drawn from Waves 3–7 (2001–2005) of the UK Families and Children Study. Findings revealed that families supporting a disabled child were more likely to be exposed to persistent or recurrent poverty. They were also less likely to escape from an episode of poverty and more likely to descend into poverty. However, controlling for the effects of family characteristics eliminates or reverses these associations – for example when compared to other families with similar levels of personal and social resources, families supporting a disabled child were no more likely to escape from or descend into poverty than other families. The authors concluded the need for social policy to strengthening the capabilities of families of disabled children.
Family experiences of accessing disabled facilities grants: a collaborative research study in Wales and Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- MACKIE Peter, BOWEN Keith, McKEEVER Brendan
- Publisher:
- Shelter Cymru
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- Swansea
Disabled Facilities Grants are available to parents of disabled children, in order to make necessary property adaptations. In 2005 the means test for this grant was ended and this is the first UK study to examine the impact of its abolition. The study shows that the number of adaptations completed has greatly increased since 2005 but the report also highlights a number of deficiencies in the process.
Short breaks for disabled children
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.1.09, 2009, p.24, 26.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article draws on research and practice to highlight innovative models of flexible short-break care for disabled children and their families.
Housing and disabled children
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- York
In recent years the issue of housing and disabled children has moved up the policy agenda, and there are currently opportunities for change at both the national and local policy level. This round-up provides an overview of what is known about the housing circumstances of disabled children and their families.
Deafblind Direct consultation report: deafblind people and families' experiences of direct payments
- Author:
- SENSE
- Publisher:
- Sense
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 41p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sense, the national deafblind charity, has published a report on its research into direct payments. From June to November 2007, Sense’s Deafblind Direct project consulted deafblind people and families on their experiences of direct payments. Respondents included individuals who use direct payments and those who had thought about using them.
Can we count them?
- Authors:
- BLACKBURN C., READ J., SPENCER N.
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 33(3), May 2007, pp.291-295.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Study and scoping data sources on disabled children and their households in the UK.
A cry for help
- Author:
- WHITTLE Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Children Now, 25.10.06, 2006, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Haymarket
The author reports on how many parents of disabled children are at breaking point and don't have access to the services and support they need to lead ordinary lives. The article look at the cases of families with disabled children and their families and the problems they have. It also looks at the Every Disabled Child Matters Campaign which aims to improve access to services for families with disabled children.
Keep us close: ensuring good, inclusive and accessible local services for disabled children and their families
- Authors:
- BRAWN Ellie, ROGERS Carena
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- London
There are around 700,000 disabled children in England. Having access to necessary health, social care and educational services is especially important for families with disabled children. In August 2012, over 620 parents and carers of disabled children took part in the ‘keep us close’ survey about their experiences with accessing the support that they need. This report sets out the findings of this survey and discusses the challenges that families face in getting the support they need locally and the impact this has on their family lives. It describes the struggles that families with disabled children face to receive support. Around 6 in 10 parents said they were not able to get services that they and their child need in their local area, with many families finding that they are forced to travel to find support. These families want to use services such as childcare, short breaks, therapeutic services, and the right educational setting. The report concludes by welcoming the changes to be put in place through the Children and Families Bill, but argues that in its present form it will not guarantee good, inclusive and accessible local services for families. It calls on the Government to include the ‘Provide Local Principle’ in the Children and Families Bill.
Impact evaluation of the disabled children's access to childcare pilot (DCATCH)
- Authors:
- CHESHIRE Hayley, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Education
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 98p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
A quantitative study designed to evaluate the impact of the Disabled Children's Access to Childcare (DCATCH) pilot scheme on the provision of childcare for disabled children was commissioned by the Department for Children Schools and Families (now the Department for Education). The pilot scheme aimed to improve the range and quality of childcare in each of 10 local authority areas, and to encourage disabled children and their families to play an active role in shaping local childcare services. The main analysis compared families living in DCATCH areas with matched families living in non-DCATCH areas to investigate whether the pilots improved the provision of childcare. This report sets out the key findings of the research. It covers the background to the study, use of childcare by parents with disabled children, provision of information on childcare, barriers to childcare use, take-up of childcare, experiences of childcare, and the impact of DCATCH on access to formal childcare. It discusses the findings and presents implications for policy and recommendations.