Thanks for the feedback Keith
the research is entirely governed by the social model of disability - not the
medical model - and is interesting in the ways in which impairment and
disability are negotiated and constructed by professionals and parents. Also,
much of the work we draw on comes from disabled people whose experiences of
childhood and adulthood shine light on the construction of disability. It
should be noted, of course, that parents themselves may be disabled - which
brings in their expertise in relation to professional intervention and knowledge
Hope this addresses your concerns
Dan
I think that where your research could be flawed, because it appears to lack
equal participation from those who have directly experienced impairment from
birth or very early childhood and who have survived into adulthood.
It also appears to be governed by the 'yea olde medical model', which is not a
true reflection on disability or impairment in humanity through babyhood and/or
early childhood or even old age.
Keith
Keith Armstrong
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