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Kay, Daniel – Educational Psychology in Practice, 2019
Child participation currently holds a high profile within the field of educational psychology and has been the subject of increasing interest and research. The aim of this paper is to consider the potential merit in orienting the focus beyond participation in planning and decision-making and towards self-advocacy. Self-advocacy is an essential…
Descriptors: Children, Inclusion, Participative Decision Making, Childrens Rights
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Walmsley, Jan; Hart, Craig; Davies, Ian; Still, Angela; O'Byrne, Catherine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: This paper tells the story of Central England People First's (CEPF) History Project. Method: This was an inclusive research project, owned and controlled by members of CEPF which sought to chart its 21-year history, 1990-2012. Results: It illustrates both the strengths of such a project and some of the challenges. Conclusion: It…
Descriptors: Self Advocacy, Inclusion, Participatory Research, Organizational Objectives
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Chapman, Rohhss – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: The role of the support worker in self-advocacy groups for people with intellectual disability is pivotal in setting the scene for empowerment. However, despite the growing importance of the role, it has attracted very little scrutiny. Method: The study developed an inclusive team approach working alongside researchers labelled with…
Descriptors: Self Advocacy, Participatory Research, Inclusion, Mental Retardation