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Disabled children's childhoods: What are the research priorities?

Curran, Tillie

Authors

Tillie Curran Tillie.Curran@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Lecturer - CHSS - HSS - USLW0001



Abstract

This paper discusses the discourses of childhood and disability to develop research questions that are concerned with disabled children's childhoods. The three principles proposed focus on the views of disabled children; discuss the ethics involved and locate studies in a global context. The development of this approach to childhood is illustrated with reference first hand accounts, research studies and theoretical work. In addition, the emergence of this field is discussed as a form of community leadership. Research priorities are formed through critique of normative practices and listening intently to experience. This paper advances participatory research methodology and participatory professional education in order to nurture the skills to build understandings together, the confidence to refuse a 'them and us' relationship and critical engagement with research. From this perspective the question is not about quantitative or qualitative methods but the focus, the relationships and the involvement of young people, families and communities in forming research questions and priorities.

Citation

Curran, T. (2016, July). Disabled children's childhoods: What are the research priorities?. Paper presented at 24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavorial Development, Vilnius, Lithuania

Presentation Conference Type Conference Paper (unpublished)
Conference Name 24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavorial Development
Conference Location Vilnius, Lithuania
Start Date Jul 10, 2016
End Date Jul 14, 2016
Acceptance Date Jul 10, 2016
Publication Date Jul 10, 2016
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Keywords disabled children
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/909859
Additional Information Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : 24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavorial Development