This paper introduces key debates in the contemporary practice of disability research and examines how these apply to conceptualising, designing and conducting research with people with intellectual disability. Specifically, it describes a collaborative action-oriented reflexive approach to researching the lived experience of people with…

The needs of students with profound and multiple disabilities (PMD) have received more attention in the educational research and best practice literature over the past decade, especially in relation to the importance of maximising their social and communicative engagement. However, perhaps as a function of their low incidence rate and resultant…

This study evaluated the use of video self-monitoring with a 54- month-old female girl with language delays, especially use of the plural -s. A videotape was developed with a "Sesame Street" theme that featured the subject correctly forming plurals. Following five viewings of the videotape, the subject's correct usage increased from 38 to 100…

This study compared use of portfolios as part of reading and spelling instruction in two Netherlands schools. Subjects were 92 6- to 7-year-olds including 14 poor readers. Quantitative evaluation indicated use of portfolios did not improve reading and spelling or self-esteem. Qualitative findings indicated that reading performance and self-esteem…

This study examined peer relationships and friendships using sociometric techniques with a class of seven adolescents attending a special day school in Britain for students with severe learning difficulties. Results indicated that social choices made were stable and valid and based on similar criteria of acceptability to mainstream choices. Most…