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Vanhoutteghem, Inge; Van Hove, Geert; D'haene, Geert; Soyez, Veerle – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2014
There is a lack of international research focusing on how the siblings-in-law of adults with a learning disability experience their commitment to provide support. Using narrative research, the authors have aimed to gain an insight into the perspectives of 14 siblings-in-law (living in the Flemish part of Belgium) about the decision to live…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Siblings, Adults, Mental Retardation
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Roets, Griet; Adams, Marie; Van Hove, Geert – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2006
This is the story of Marie, a woman with "learning difficulties" who lives in Belgium. It is told by Marie and her advocate, Griet. In 2002, Marie was told she had to have a sterilization. This is the story of what happened: The professionals told Marie and her mother the operation was essential. Marie did not know what the operation was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learning Problems, Self Advocacy, Females