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Byrne, Andrew – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2013
This review presents the results of a literature scoping exercise looking at the decisions parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) make when choosing a secondary placement to send their child at change of phase. The review reports on studies that were conducted in England and other areas of the UK as well as in Australia and the…
Descriptors: Performance Factors, School Choice, Educational Needs, Special Needs Students
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Stancliffe, Roger J.; Jones, Edwin; Mansell, Jim; Lowe, Kathy – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Active Support (AS) is an approach for promoting increased engagement in activities by people with intellectual disability (ID). Method: We critically reviewed the available research on AS, and added a commentary to help guide future research and practice. Results: Despite weaknesses in the research design of some studies, there is…
Descriptors: Research Design, Mental Retardation, Caseworker Approach, Individualized Programs
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Kingston, Mary; Huber, Anna; Onslow, Mark; Jones, Mark; Packman, Ann – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2003
Background: The benefits of treating stuttering close to onset have become obvious in recent years, and the Lidcombe Program has emerged as an effective and safe treatment method for children in their preschool years. The benefits of implementing the programme with young children, however, need to be weighed against the knowledge that many…
Descriptors: Clinics, Stuttering, Foreign Countries, Meta Analysis