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Children and young persons, England: the breaks for carers of disabled children regulations 2011: statutory instrument 2011 no. 707
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Acts, Bills
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
These regulations cover the duty of local authorities to make provisions for short break care for carers of disabled children and the types of services which must be provided.
The CLAP Group: a group for children with cleft lip and palate
- Author:
- O'DRISCOLL Pádraig
- Journal article citation:
- Groupwork, 21(2), 2011, pp.22-34.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
This article describes the rationale and implementation of a closed group of pre-adolescent children with a cleft lip and palate facial disfigurement (CLAP). The aim of the group was to expose the children to other children with similar facial disfigurement and to create a forum of understanding and self-help. A solution-focused child-centred approach aimed to educate the children to handle issues of self-esteem and bullying. The article underlines the importance of meticulous preparation, going through various steps of planning for the group including need, purpose, composition, structure and context. Weekly sessions were led by 2 facilitators and incorporated games, art, role playing and drama. The article examines the implications for leadership and group facilitation in the context of values for empowering practice for children and facilitators. The potential limitations of the group are also discussed in detail.
What influences participation in leisure activities of children and youth with physical disabilities? A systematic review
- Authors:
- BULT M. K., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Research in Developmental Disabilities, 32(5), September 2011, pp.1521-1529.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
A range of variables associated with participation in leisure activities was identified and reported in the 17 studies included in this systematic review. The bulk of the evidence comes from studies of young people with cerebral palsy, although similar variables seem to apply to children with other physical disabilities. Age was found to be an important factor that influences participation, but there is no evidence on the variables associated with different age groups. The need for more studies in more diverse populations, and a clearer definition and standardised measure of participation is emphasised.
My passport
- Author:
- KIDZ AWARE
- Publisher:
- Kidz Aware
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- Wakefield
The passport is designed as a workbook for disabled children, so they can tell people more about themselves. Areas coved include: likes and dislikes; eating and drinking; communication and speech; health issues and emergency contact numbers.
Exemplary conduct
- Author:
- SNEATH Colin
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, August 2011, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Conductive education can help children and adults with motor disabilities to live a more independent life. This article reports on the work being done at the Legacy Rainbow House in Lancashire, England with children from all over the UK.
Parents' definition of effective child disability support services: implications for implementing family-centered practice
- Authors:
- HIEBERT-MURPHY Diane, TRUTE Barry, WRIGHT Alexandra
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 14(2), March 2011, pp.144-158.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Family-centred approaches to service delivery are widely advocated in child disability services. This enables interventions to operate within the context of the family, and helps with the assessment of family needs and priorities. This study aimed to further understanding of the factors that facilitate or hinder the process of implementing a family-centred service by examining parents’ experiences within a government programme aiming to advance family-centred principles in its delivery of community-based childhood disability services. Participants were from two health regions within the Province of Manitoba, Canada. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 39 mothers and 22 fathers approximately 18 months after entering the service delivery system. Parents reported that effective service delivery requires service coordinators with interpersonal and practice skills working within an adequately resourced service system that has policies and procedures that are responsive to family needs. Parent feedback was consistent with the principles of family-centred practice and has important implications for the implementation of family-centred services.
Comparing service use of Early Head Start families of children with and without disabilities
- Authors:
- ZAJICEK-FARBER Michaela L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 14(2), March 2011, pp.159-178.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In the United States, the Early Head Start (EHS) aims to ensure that children from low-income families have good health, strong families and positive early learning experiences. It helps promote positive child development for the very young. This research compared patterns of service utilisation reported by EHS families of children with and without disabilities by secondary analysis of data from the longitudinal investigation of the effectiveness of EHS. Two hundred and eleven families who had data on their disability and services at 7, 16 and 28 months participated. Results indicated comparable positive trends for both groups of families for receipt of services corresponding to EHS performance standards promoting child and family development, family support, and health care. Service challenges remain in the low use of dental services overall and the higher use of acute health care services for children with disabilities. The authors conclude that further research is required to investigate causes and outcomes of service uptake.
Hidden problem
- Author:
- FRANCES Maxine
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, May 2011, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article describes the condition of Dyspraxia, why it often goes undiagnosed and the impact it can have on a person’s life.
Family focus
- Author:
- DARWENT Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 124, September 2011, pp.16-19.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Using case examples this article looks at the challenges faced by parents and families bringing up a child with a learning disability. It discusses the complex issues involved and the support for families offered by Mencap. It presents the stories of 4 parents who care for sons or daughters (children and adults) with a learning disability such as Down's syndrome, severe learning disability, cerebral palsy, and profound and multiple learning disabilities. It notes that Parents' Week, which raises awareness of the issues that parents face, will take place in October.
Safe and healthy: health and safety good practice guide for carers and workers providing home and community based short breaks to disabled children and young people
- Author:
- SHARED CARE NETWORK
- Publisher:
- Short Breaks Network
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 57p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
A practical book providing information and advice to short-break carers on keeping the disabled children in their care safe and healthy. Short chapters contents cover: risk assessments, home safety, fire safety, safety outside the home, safety in the care, personal care and hygiene, illnesses, accidents and care for children with pre-existing medical conditions, and pets. The contents will help to support carers in achieving the Children's Workforce Development standards for short-break carers. Also relevant for professionals supporting disabled children and young people including sitters, play scheme workers, befrienders and domiciliary care workers.