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Dark, Leigha; Balandin, Susan; Clemson, Lindy – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2011
Loss and grief is a universal human experience, yet little is known about how older adults with a lifelong disability, such as cerebral palsy, and complex communication needs (CCN) experience loss and manage the grieving process. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 Australian participants with cerebral palsy and CCN to determine the types…
Descriptors: Grief, Cerebral Palsy, Older Adults, Foreign Countries
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Hemsley, Bronwyn; Balandin, Susan; Togher, Leanne – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: The aim of this study was to explore the views of hospital and disability service staff on the roles and needs of family carers of adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and complex communication needs (CCN) in hospital. Method: We conducted a focus group with six hospital and disability service staff, analysed the content themes of the group…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Communication Disorders, Allied Health Personnel, Attitudes