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Participation of disabled children in individual decisions about their lives and in public decisions about service development
- Authors:
- CAVET Judith, SLOPER Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 18(4), September 2004, pp.278-290.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A literature review was carried out to establish what evidence exists about disabled children's participation in decision-making, both regarding their own lives and about the shape of service delivery. There is evidence that disabled children hold and can express views, given the right environment. However, participation of disabled children needs further development. Measures proposed include addressing organisational systems so that they promote participation, extending advocacy services, the adoption of inclusive approaches and staff training, plus education and information for disabled children and their parents. There remain significant gaps in the research evidence available.
Children and young people with a hidden disability: an examination of the social work role
- Author:
- CAVET Judith
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 30(5), October 2000, pp.619-634.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
There has been little research attention paid to the nature and extent of social work intervention with children and young people with invisible impairments. The study described here found that children and young people with a hidden and stigmatizing impairment received a social work service which was at a minimal level. Recommendations are made about social services input, but it is recognized that the level of social services intervention available to these families may, in part, be a reflection of a low priority assigned to disabled children generally. It is argued that, although such an assignment is a common picture in recent research about social services provision to disabled children, a change in priorities is needed which recognizes the importance of coherent support to disabled children as a means of improving their environment and thereby reducing families' stress levels and the likelihood of abuse or rejection.
People don't understand: children, young people and their families coping with a hidden disability
- Author:
- CAVET Judith
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 110p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes the experiences of families whose children are affected by faecal incontinence as a result of a physical impairment. Demonstrates the powerful social pressures associated with this disability by presenting accounts of affected children, young people and their parents, often in their own words. Discusses how a more supportive environment can be achieved.