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Ferguson, Philip M.; Nusbaum, Emily – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2012
The academic field of disability studies has expanded rapidly over the last two decades or so. With that expansion has also come some growing ambiguity about exactly what is meant by the term "disability studies." This article reviews the history and evolution of disability studies as an interdisciplinary approach to research and scholarship.…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities
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Ferguson, Philip M. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2008
The relationship of professionals with families of children and adults with intellectual disabilities is a key component in the planning and delivery of effective and enduring support services. Yet, the history of such relationships is not well understood. After briefly describing the context for these relationships in the early 20th century, a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, United States History, Family School Relationship, Parent Teacher Cooperation