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- Title
Participation of disabled children in individual decisions about their lives and in public decisions about service development.
- Authors
Cavet, Judith; Sloper, Patricia
- Abstract
A literature review was carried out to establish what evidence exists about disabled children's participation in decision-making, both regarding their own lives and about the shape of service delivery. There is evidence that disabled children hold and can express views, given the right environment. However, participation of disabled children needs further development. Measures proposed include addressing organisational systems so that they promote participation, extending advocacy services, the adoption of inclusive approaches and staff training, plus education and information for disabled children and their parents. There remain significant gaps in the research evidence available. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
- Subjects
CHILDREN with disabilities; DECISION making; SOCIAL work with disabled children; CHILD welfare; CHILD psychology
- Publication
Children & Society, 2004, Vol 18, Issue 4, p278
- ISSN
0951-0605
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/CHI.803