Strategies for improving disability awareness and social inclusion of children and young people with cerebral palsy.
Child Care Health Dev, 2012/11;38(6):809-16.
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PMID: 21880056DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01308.x
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Abstract
background: Children and youth with disabilities are at a higher risk of being socially excluded or bullied while at school compared with their typically developing peers. This study explored disabled children's suggestions for improving social inclusion.
methods: Fifteen children with cerebral palsy were interviewed or took part in a group discussion about social inclusion and bullying. All interviews and focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim.
results: The children and youth described several strategies to help improve social inclusion at school including: (1) disclosure of condition and creating awareness of disability; (2) awareness of bullying; (3) developing a peer support network and building self-confidence; and (4) suggestions on what teachers can do.
conclusions: It is recommended that children's suggestions be considered within the classroom context to enhance the social inclusion and participation of children with disabilities.
MeSH terms
Adaptation, Psychological; Adolescent; Age Factors; Awareness; Bullying; Cerebral Palsy; Child; Child Welfare; Curriculum; Disabled Children; Female; Focus Groups; Health Education; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Interview, Psychological; Male; Psychometrics; Qualitative Research; Self Concept; Social Discrimination; Social Perception; Social Support; Tape Recording; Young Adult
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