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Life participation approaches to aphasia: international perspectives on communication rehabilitation
- Authors:
- BOLES Larry, LEWIS Mimi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2(2/3), 2003, pp.47-64.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses a recent development in aphasia treatment, termed the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia (LPAA). LPAA is a model of aphasia rehabilitation that is being practiced internationally in Canada, Australia, England, and the United States. This approach is consumer-driven, and emphasizes reengagement in life. LPAA views family members and the larger community as active contributors to the rehabilitation process. Rather than focusing on the hypothetical situations depicted in pictures, real-life social interactions comprise the therapy context with LPAA.
Young disabled people and the new arrangements for leaving care in England and Wales
- Authors:
- PRIESTLEY Mark, RABIEE Parvaneh, HARRIS Julie
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 25(11), December 2003, pp.863-890.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Using examples from a qualitative research project carried out a the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Leeds in partnership with First Key (the UK National Leaving Care Advisory Service) involving young disabled people in an English local authority, this article argues that key issues such as family involvement, friendship, accommodation, education and employment, information, sexuality and parenting, health, independent living skills and transitional support all carry additional significance for young disabled people. Critically reviews new legislative arrangements for care leavers in England and Wales which came into force in 2001. Concludes with recommendations on support for young disabled people leaving care under the new arrangements.
Wheelchair needs for children and young people: a review
- Author:
- COX Diane L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(5), May 2003, pp.219-223.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reports on a project commissioned by, the Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment Forum, to investigate local parental concerns relating to the assessment for and provision of mobility equipment. The article reports on the results of the literature review carried out in order to establish current practice in the National Health Service wheelchair service in England, the role of the wheelchair in children's mobility, the wheelchair and seating needs of children and the met and unmet need. A questionnaire was also distributed to children and their parents to gain their views, but due to a poor response rate the results are not presented in the article.