Better than being at home : disabled children's views about school

Connors, C. and Stalker, K.; Scott, J. and Ward, H., eds. (2005) Better than being at home : disabled children's views about school. In: Safeguarding and Promoting the Well-being of Children, Families and Communities. Child Welfare Outcomes . Jessica Kingsley, London, United Kingdom, pp. 121-133. ISBN 9781843101413

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Abstract

This chapter prsesnts findings from a 2 year study funded by the Scottish Executive exploring disabled children's understandings and experiences of disability and impairment. the chapteer outlines the social relational model of disability, which provided a theoretical framework for the study and the research methods used. Some policy and practice implications are highlighted.