The Social Experiences of Children with Disability and the Influence of Environment: A framework for intervention

2001 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristan Baker ◽  
Michelle Donelly
Keyword(s):  
Social Experiences ◽  
Children With Disability ◽  
The Social

The Complex Support and Assistance to Children with Disability and their Families in the Czech Republic and the Presentation of Case Final Reports on Early Care of Client as an Example of Good Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-84
Author(s):  
Zdenka Šándorová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Early Care ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Children With Disability ◽  
Global Comparison ◽  
The Social

Abstract The theme of the paper is very topical in global and European context. It brings theoretical information on the concept of asocial model of early care in the Czech Republic and practical case studies and final reports related to the early care provision which demonstrate tangible activities within the system of the complex support and assistance to children with disability and their families. The author applies the theoretical-practical approach as she is of the opinion that „the practice without theory is as a blind person on the road and the theory without practice is as a cart without an axle”. The aim of the paper is to extend theoretical information on the topic in the Czech Republic by individual examples of final reports related to the provision of social prevention of the early care in the Czech Republic. The overall aim of the paper is to justify topicality and eligibility of early care in its broad reference framework, including its practical impact. The theoretical basis of the paper is elaborated with respect to the analysis and comparison of Czech and foreign literature, legislation, methodology document and other relevant written resources. The practical level is elaborated with respect to 3 cases and final reports of the provider of an early care of the social prevention. The early care in the Czech Republic represents a professional, modern and recognized system in European and global comparison and is legally anchored in the Act 108/2006 Coll. on social services. It aims on the minimization of child´s disability impact upon child´s development, especially the social inclusion of a child and a family and their capability to cope with limitating disability in natural environ, i.e. by the preservation of standard way of life. It represents a multi-dimensional model, overcoming limitation of sectoral division of the early care and facilitating complex assistance from a series of subject fields at the same time. Services for families with an endangered child in early age are the background for social, educational and pedagogical inclusion of a child and the re-socialisation and re-inclusion of a family. Early care is considered preventive, from the point of the prevention of the second disability (i.e. is effective), in the prevention of institutionalized and asylum care (i.e. is economical), in the prevention of segregation (i.e. is ethical).

scholarly journals The black hole of dealing with a disability diagnosis: Views of South African rural parents

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vuyelwa V. Duma ◽  
Ntombekhaya Tshabalala ◽  
Gubela Mji
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Children With Disability ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
The Social ◽  
Rural Parents

Background: Lack of support systems in the management of health and rehabilitation related problems, including the stigma of giving birth to a child with disability, results in some parents ignoring the doctor’s prognosis of lifelong disability.Objectives: The study was conducted in the Eastern Cape province (ECP) of South Africa (SA) on parents’ views in caring for children with disability in an area with minimal health facilities in a rural setting.Method: Data was collected using exploratory descriptive qualitative methods. A Xhosa-speaking researcher facilitated six focus group discussions and conducted one individual in-depth interview with 37 parents or caregivers of children with disability residing at Happy home. Only one father was interviewed. Thematic analysis was used in interpreting data obtained from interviews.Results: The findings revealed themes indicating key concerns of parents, which were as follows: challenges with disability diagnosis, negative attitudes of health professionals, health and rehabilitation related problems, and lack of support from families and community.Conclusion: Caring for children with disability in a rural setting where services are minimal or not available to the poorest people who mostly need such services is not easy. Thus, to respond appropriately to the health and support needs of children with disability, it is crucial to understand the social context and needs of their families and caregivers. Due to size of the study, findings cannot be generalised. Recommendations are made for further studies to explore the vital issues affecting parents of children with disabilities.

Crisis and Loss in the Social Experiences of Young Adults with Undiagnosed Personality Disorder

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-140
Author(s):  
Anthony Gilbert ◽  
Paul Farrand ◽  
Gloria Lankshear
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
The Social

Factors Affecting the Social Experiences of Students in Elementary Physical Education Classes

2003 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Suomi ◽  
Douglas Collier ◽  
Lou Brown
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Physical Education Class ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Elementary Physical Education ◽  
The Social ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Collection Methods

There is a lack of research examining the social experiences of students with and without disabilities in regular physical education classes. Little is known, from the perspective of the student, about factors that affect his or her social experience while taking part in integrated physical education. This investigation examined the factors that have a positive and a negative effect on the social experiences of 12 elementary students who were thriving, struggling, or had disabilities in an integrated kindergarten and an integrated fourth-grade physical education class. This study utilized qualitative data collection methods that included observations and interviews with students and staff. Four factors were identified: (a) physical education teachers, (b) social substance of activities, (c) cultures, and (d) social skills of students. The physical education teacher factor was the only one found to have a positive influence on the social experiences of all students, whereas the other three factors differentially affected the social experiences among the 12 students.

The Social Experiences of a Countrywoman in Soviet Russia

2017 ◽  
pp. 31-44
Author(s):  
Marina Malysheva ◽  
Daniel Bertaux
Keyword(s):  
Social Experiences ◽  
The Social ◽  
Soviet Russia

The Social Experiences of College Students on the Autism Spectrum

2017 ◽  
pp. 25-43
Author(s):  
Kate Altman
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Individual Counseling ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
New School ◽  
The Social ◽  
College Staff

As children on the autism spectrum age out of the K-12 system, many will go on to attend college. Often, they are intellectually capable and academically prepared for the college curriculum, but struggle when faced with the new social challenges posed by their new school setting and young adulthood in general. This book chapter offers information about the social experiences of college students with ASD, gleaned from a qualitative, phenomenological study using semi-structured interviews with college students on the spectrum. The results offer insights that are interesting and informative for prospective and current college students and their parents, educators at the high school and college level, and college staff working with students with ASD. Results of the study revealed some common themes, such as: the participants reported feeling socially accepted at college and have made friendships, college has had a positive impact on self-esteem; use of individual counseling and ASD support groups improve socialization.

scholarly journals “Because of the Christian Fellowship, I Decided to Stay”: How Participating in a Christian Community Shapes the Social Experiences of Chinese International Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
Anke Li ◽  
Chi Nguyen ◽  
Jinhee Choi
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Christian Community ◽  
American University ◽  
The Social ◽  
Christian Fellowship ◽  
The University

This ethnographic study examines how participation in a Christian church community shapes Chinese international undergraduate students’ social experiences in an American university. Our findings reveal that Chinese international undergraduate students identify the church and its fellowship as (1) a social support community and (2) an informal learning community, one which fills in the gap in counseling services and interpersonal activities that the university fails to offer. Recommendations are made for higher education institutions to provide stronger support for international students, regardless of their nationalities and religions.

Rooted in the Soil: The Social Experiences of Black Graduate Students at a Southern Research University

2009 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juanita Johnson-Bailey ◽  
Thomas Valentine ◽  
Ronald M. Cervero ◽  
Tuere A. Bowles
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research University ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
The Social ◽  
Black Graduate Students
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