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Unwanted sex among young adults in the United States: the role of physical disability and cognitive performance
- Authors:
- HAYDON Abigail A., MCREE Annie-Laurie, HALPERN Carolyn Tucker
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 26(17), November 2011, pp.3476-3493.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities are at least as likely to experience interpersonal violence and abuse as individuals without disabilities. This study examined associations between unwanted sexual experiences (physically forced and nonphysically coerced sex) and physical disability and cognitive performance. It used data about 11,878 participants from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a nationally representative survey of the young people in the United States. Survey questions about unwanted sexual experiences were designed to reflect only experiences occurring outside of parent or caregiver relationships and to exclude instances of childhood or adolescent sexual abuse. Approximately 24% of females and 4% of males reported unwanted sexual experiences. Compared to respondents without disabilities, females with a physical disability had greater odds of experiencing forced sex whereas males with a physical disability had greater odds of coerced sex. Men and women with poor cognitive performance were at least as likely to experience unwanted sexual contact as those with average cognitive ability. The authors discuss the findings and suggest that further research is required about the association between disability and unwanted sexual experiences.
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.
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.
Avoiding institutional outcomes for older adults living with disability: the use of community-based aged care supports
- Authors:
- ELLISON Caroline, WHITE Amy, CHAPMAN Libby
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 36(3), September 2011, pp.175-183.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Most people, regardless of ability or impairment, want to remain independent and living in their own home as they age. This study aimed to establish if accessing community-based aged care supports was perceived as assisting individuals ageing with a disability to remain living in their own homes and to avoid more institutional models of service. Sixty individuals aged 50 years and over with an intellectual, physical or neurological disability were interviewed to determine their perceptions in relation to ageing and the supports needed to remain living in the community. In addition, 26 staff and 6 family members were interviewed. The findings indicated that the participants receiving community-based aged care supports reported benefits including opportunities to develop relationships, maintain daily living skills, and participate in community activities. However, due to a lack of confidence in the availability of access to mainstream community-based aged care services, many participants felt vulnerable or unsure about their future and ability to remain living in their own home. Several participants commented that this meant that an undesired early relocation into residential aged care or congregate disability services appeared inevitable.
Role of voluntary groups in disability service provision
- Author:
- BAXTER Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.10.11, 2011, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A research study by the Institute of Public Care, 'Gain without Pain', is reviewed. The study shows how the voluntary sector can offer innovative ways of meeting three challenges facing social care: increasing demand; decreasing funds; and changing expectations. It uses ten case studies, each one showing a different way of offering innovative delivery of services, to promote the benefits of commissioning the voluntary sector to provide services. Practice implications for commissioners, support planners and brokers, and voluntary organisations are provided.
Students’ behavioural intentions towards peers with disability
- Authors:
- BROWN Hilary K., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 24(4), July 2011, pp.322-332.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Inclusive education is an important element of the current focus on social inclusion for individuals with disabilities. A barrier to the social inclusion of students with disabilities is the attitude of their non-disabled peers towards them. The aim of this study was to compare the behavioural intentions of high school students towards individuals with intellectual disabilities and individuals with physical disabilities, and to explore reasons for these behavioural intentions. A sample of 319 Grade 9 and Grade 12 students in Ontario, Canada completed a questionnaire regarding their behavioural intentions towards peers with intellectual or physical disabilities. They also responded to open-ended questions concerning their feelings about participating in a class task or social activity with these individuals. The findings showed that behavioural intentions towards students with intellectual disabilities were significantly more negative than were those towards students with physical disabilities. This difference was also reflected in responses to the open-ended questions. Common reasons for discomfort were perceived dissimilarities in interests or abilities. The findings demonstrate a need to provide interventions to support students with and without disabilities to find commonalities and to encourage reciprocity in their interactions.
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.
A qualitative analysis of child protective services practice with children with developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- SHANNON Patrick, TAPPAN Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(9), September 2011, pp.1469-1475.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to examine Child Protection System (CPS) practice with children with developmental disabilities in the United States. This study used an emergent design, ethnographic interviews, purposive sampling, inductive data analysis, and grounded theory building. Ethnographic interviews were conducted with foster families, administrators, intake screeners, special investigators, and workers in one local CPS office. Participants expressed concern about the ability to identify disabilities, placement options, services to meet complex needs of children with disabilities, training and support for families, collaborative arrangements with other agencies, and disability training for CPS workers. Findings suggest strategies for improving CPS practice for children with developmental disabilities.
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.