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Service provision for preschool children who are deaf: parents' perspectives
- Authors:
- ROBINSHAW Helen, EVANS Roy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2(1), 2003, pp.3-39.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The data reported have been derived from the first national review of preschool service provision for deaf children and their families. This paper examines the kinds of service provision seen as desirable by families with deaf children between 0 and 5 years of age in relation to current UK Government interest in: Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening, family support initiatives including a focus on parent-professional partnerships, and Inclusive Education. Data presented including families' responses to early identification; the information available following identification; perceptions of their own partnerships with professionals; and the value of family centred services for themselves, their children, and for family life. From these data, aspects of good practice are identified and illustrated for consideration in future service development. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Human rights and school change: the Newham story
- Authors:
- JORDAN Linda, GOODEY Chris
- Publisher:
- Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
- Edition:
- 2nd
This book charts the steps which brought about the closure of most of the separate special schools and units in Newham, East London, over a 12-year-period, 1984-96. At the same time Newham's ordinary schools have undergone major changes to improve provision for all pupils. The report describes the London education authority's de-segregation programme to bring disabled children into mainstream schools.
Changing the future: the story of attachment with a child with special needs
- Author:
- ROBB Betty J.
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Social Work Journal, 31(1), Spring 2003, pp.9-24.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
This article, initiated by personal experience, looks at parental fear of attachment to children with conditions which put them at risk, the experiencing of grief at the loss of the “fantasy baby,” and the acceptance by the parents which enables the attachment to proceed. Reference is made to attachment issues in the case of adoption, styles of attachment, and some notion of reconstruction in therapy with ‘special needs' survivors where attachment has been insecure or the process has been attenuated by length of risk.
Special Education Needs Code of Practice
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 184, March 2002, pp.11-13.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
Summarises the main provisions of the new code which came into effect on 1 January 2002. It replaces the 1994 Code of Practice, and includes new rights and duties introduced by the Special Education Needs and Disability Act 2001.
The waiting game
- Author:
- MILWAY Lorna
- Journal article citation:
- Scope, November 1998, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
The Department of Education has issued a new Code of Practice on the treatment of children with special education needs. Some fear the code will not improve conditions in all areas, especially with regard to the time limits on responses to parents' requests. The author, from Sense, gives her own views.
Working with parents of SEN children after the Code of Practice
- Editor:
- WOLFENDALE Sheila
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 148p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the Code of Practice on provision of education for children with special educational needs, a key element of which is effective cooperative working relationships with parents. Contains chapters on: delivering services for children with special needs - the place of parents; a review of the influence and effects of Portage; a parental perspective on partnership; implementing partnerships with parents in schools; a review of parent partnership schemes; promoting the effective practice of partnership; supporting parents at the Special Educational Needs Tribunal; and integrating services.
Early intervention studies for young children with special needs
- Editors:
- MITCHELL David, BROWN Roy I.
- Publisher:
- Chapman and Hall
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 355p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes the need to identify children with special needs, and facilities that are being developed for this. Discusses the role of the parent in facilitating early learning, and the needs of parents when a child is diagnosed as having a disability. Also looks at advocacy and staff training.
Parent-professional power relations: parent and professional perspectives
- Authors:
- SWAIN John, WALKER Caron
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 18(5), August 2003, pp.547-560.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper reflects on a small-scale qualitative research study around the establishment of a conductive education centre in a city in the north of England. From the outset, the centre's existence presented a challenge to existing services because the monopoly control of existing professional practice and policy was under question. The research does not offer an evaluation of the effectiveness of conductive education. The task was to examine the centre's provision in relation to existing statutory services, and provide a forum for informed discussion relating to the provision and organisation of multi-professional services for disabled children. The paper suggests that, although there was a mutual tension between the centre and professionals, a number of pointers could become a starting point for a more equitable partnership between parents and existing service providers. The authors also argue, however, that such a notion of partnership is limited without the voices of disabled people.
Parent partnership services for special educational needs: celebrations and challenges
- Editor:
- WOLFENDALE Sheila
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 148p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book gives an understanding of the growth and operation of special educational needs parent partnership services (PPSs). The book provides information on the latest special needs and disability rights legislation, descriptions of good practice, case studies from practitioners, and guidance on giving and receiving training especially for independent parental supporters.
The Best place to be? policy, practice and the experiences of residential school placements for disabled children
- Authors:
- ABBOTT D., MORRIS J., WARD L.
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 139p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Reports on research undertaken with those who make decisions on residential school placements and the professionals whose job it is to support families and disabled young people. The views and experiences of parents and disabled children who are at residential schools are at the heart of this report. They raise difficult questions about why placements are made, whether they are in fact the best way to meet children's needs, and how well local authorities meet their obligations and monitor the welfare of disabled children at residential schools.