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Inclusion, exclusion and children's rights: a case study of a student with Asperger syndrome
- Authors:
- OSLER Audrey, OSLER Chay
- Journal article citation:
- Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, 7(1), February 2002, pp.35-54.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This case study examines the experiences of a student who was excluded twice from a mainstream school while preparing for GSCE examinations. The authors are the student and his aunt. The exclusions were for an indefinite period and were triggered as a result of the school's inability to respond adequately to recurring epileptic seizures. The student, who has Asperger syndrome and a statement of special educational needs, had not broken any disciplinary code. Teachers' understanding of the label 'special educational needs' is questioned. The SEN and Disability Act 2001 has far-reaching implications for school ethos and culture. Schools' failure to anticipate the needs of students with disabilities or SEN may well lead to unlawful discrimination. Inclusive schools will need to recognise that in meeting students' individual needs the institution itself may need to change. Barriers to genuine parent partnership in education must be overcome, and children's participation rights, as confirmed in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, must be respected.
Our family, our future: 30 families with disabled children tell their stories
- Author:
- CONTACT A FAMILY
- Publisher:
- Contact a Family
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 68p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Thirty families from across the UK whose children are affected by a range of disabilities tell their story. Parents talk about their children's achievements, acknowledge the challenges, reflect on their aspirations and fears for the future.
Challenging behaviour and cerebral palsy
- Author:
- PIMM Paul
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 27p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet is a basic introduction with a view to providing a greater understanding of challenging behaviour particularly as it relates to adults with cerebral palsy. Some broad strategies for managing challenging behaviour are discussed. Contents include: personal risk factors in cerebral palsy; reasons for challenging behaviour; management of challenging behaviour in cerebral palsy; post assessment; some key learning points; the pharmacological approach.