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Disabled parents: examining research assumptions
- Authors:
- OLSEN Richard, WATES Michele
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 70p.,bibliog
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
This review identifies and reviews the existing research on disabled parents and 'young carers' outlining three perspectives: personal, ecological, and organisational. It addresses new directions that could be taken in terms of good and supportive practice. It places this within the legislative, policy and practice context. review. Although it is crucial to the welfare of children that all parents are well supported, much evidence has emerged over the past decade pointing to the fact that it is very hard for parents with chronic illnesses, physical and/or sensory impairments, Deaf parents, those with learning difficulties, those with particular mental health needs and those with drug or alcohol related issues, to access information, resources and support to help them fulfil their parenting responsibilities. This has had serious implications for the welfare of large numbers of families. These groups of parents are collectively described in this review as disabled parents.
Parenting and disability: disabled parents' experiences of raising children
- Authors:
- OLSEN Richard, CLARKE Harriet
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 190p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This book reports on the first substantial UK study of parenting, disability and mental health, which examines the views of parents and children in 75 families. Covering a range of issues facing disabled parents and their families, the book: provides a comprehensive review of relevant policy issues; explores the barriers to full participation in parenting that disabled parents face; examines the complex ways in which broader social divisions, including gender and socioeconomic status, interact with disability; and advocates measures to support disabled parents and their families by promoting and supporting relationships within the family.