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Parental Substitutes? The role of siblings in the lives of older people with intellectual disability
- Author:
- BIGBY Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 29(1), 1998, pp.3-21.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This Australian study examined the roles that siblings played in the lives of older people with intellectual disability and factors affecting this. Nearly half the sample had a sibling who acted as their primary carer after the death of the parents. However, in most cases this was not a permanent arrangement. In the long term a majority of older people did have a sibling who took responsibility for their well-being and played strong advocacy, mediator and supervisory roles. Fulfilment of such roles was associated with a lifelong close relationship between siblings.
Continence promotion among children with severe disabilities
- Author:
- GRIEVE Teri
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 14.10.98, 1998, pp.58-59.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article considers the literature on continence promotion among children with severe learning disability and looks at parents perceptions of the support they receive.
Educational programmes for children with special needs in Jordan
- Author:
- HADIDI Muna S.Z.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 23(2), June 1998, pp.147-154.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes the development of educational programmes for children with special need in Jordan. An overview of historical highlights and main problems and needs is presented. Provides information about current concerns and trends related to development of special education in Jordan, training of special education teachers, family problems, early intervention, and attitudes to mainstreaming.
Power-sharing brings greater satisfaction
- Author:
- WOOD Dave
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 22.4.98, 1998, pp.54-55.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Explains how a community trust involving services users with learning difficulties and their parents in appointing staff is having outstanding results.
People with an intellectual disability and the criminal justice system: the family perspective
- Authors:
- COCKRAM Judith, JACKSON Robert, UNDERWOOD Rod
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 23(1), March 1998, pp.41-56.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
People with an intellectual disability generally are over represented in the justice system. This study seeks to understand how these offenders are disadvantaged by the judicial processes from the perspective of the family carers. Results found that family carers expressed concern for the lack of sentencing options available to the judiciary there was general agreement that the level of services available to support offenders with an intellectual disability was inadequate. Argues that these offenders must be supported by legal representation from the earliest stages of the process.
The positive impact of children with an intellectual disability on the family
- Authors:
- STAINTON Tim, BESSER Hilde
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 23(1), March 1998, pp.57-70.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports the findings of a qualitative study on the positive impacts of children with an intellectual disability on their families. Identifies nine core themes: source of joy and happiness; increased sense of purpose and priorities; expanded personal and social networks and community involvement; increased spirituality; source of family unity and closeness; increased tolerance and understanding; personal growth and strength; positive impacts on others/community. In addition to the positive impacts, the study identified a high degree of negative interaction with professionals. Implications for policy, practice and research are discussed.
Normalisation and 'normal' ageing: the social construction of dependency among older people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- WALKER Alan, WALKER Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 13(1), February 1998, pp.125-142.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article discusses the new phenomenon of the survival into old age of the increasing numbers of people with learning difficulties. This raises both theoretical and practical policy issues. Argues that the concept of normalisation is flawed when applied to older people. The alternative of social integration is proposed as the basis for organising health and social services for both older people and those with learning difficulties.
Older people with learning disabilities: a review of the literature on residential services and family caregiving
- Authors:
- HOGG James, LAMBE Loretto
- Publisher:
- University of Dundee. White Top Institute
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 81p.
- Place of publication:
- Dundee
This paper provides a summary of a literature review looking at the needs of older people with learning disabilities, paying particular attention to the appropriateness of different forms of accommodation, and the situation for those people living at home with older family carers. The review revealed increasing longevity amongst people with learning disabilities which matches the changes seen in the general population. This has been a gradual development which means that the increase in absolute numbers in any given local authority area will not be great. However, the literature also identified large areas of un-met need amongst older people with learning disabilities, many of whom are unknown to services. It urges that they be viewed as individuals, and assumptions not be made about them as a new group defined by age and learning disability. The implications of the research evidence for service provision are detailed.
Informal carers of adolescents and adults with learning difficulties from the south Asian communities: family circumstances, service support and carer stress
- Authors:
- HATTON Chris, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 28(6), December 1998, pp.821-837.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article describes a survey in two metropolitan boroughs of people from the south Asian communities caring for people with learning difficulties aged 14 or over who were interviewed regarding family circumstances, service supports and levels of stress. In general, families were living in circumstances of material disadvantage and reported a high need for services, due to a lack of informal support and the considerable support needs of many of the people with learning difficulties. The implications of the findings for services are discussed.
Think of the children: growing up with parents who have learning difficulties
- Authors:
- BOOTH T., BOOTH W.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 2(3), September 1998, pp.138-143.
This paper summarises the findings of a research study that set out to explore how people who were brought up in a family headed by a parent or parents with learning difficulties managed the transition to adulthood. The authors focus on four key issues arising from their research: resilience in children, the notion of parental competence, the importance of family and the effects of social exclusion. Implications for policy and practice are also addressed.