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Dada, Shakila; Tonsing, Kerstin; Goldbart, Juliet – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2022
Background: Friendship is a crucial relationship for young adults with disabilities as it offers practical support and enjoyment, and it is essential to well-being and health. The present study examined the friendships of young adults with physical disabilities whose challenges with natural speech necessitate the use of augmentative and…
Descriptors: Friendship, Young Adults, Physical Disabilities, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Amod, Zaytoon – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2022
Advances in school psychology and mental health highlight the role of collaborative teacher-parent engagement to ensure optimal psychoeducational support. The objective of this South African study was to explore the views of parents and learners regarding Adelman and Taylor's Initial Assessment and Consultation (IAC) shared problem-solving…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parents, Parent Attitudes, Special Education
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Rule, Sarah; Kahonde, Callista; Lorenzo, Theresa – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2015
The effectiveness of community based rehabilitation (CBR) programmes depends on the calibre of staff recruited and employed. Therefore, this study aimed to understand how the life experiences of community disability workers (CDWs) in Malawi, Botswana and South Africa influenced their choice of career. A life history approach was used to gather…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Career Choice, Disabilities, Rehabilitation