Exploring how the social model of disability can be re-invigorated for autism: in response to Jonathan Levitt

Woods, Richard D.

doi:10.1080/09687599.2017.1328157

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“…Thus the fundamental assumption of that model is that, 'disability', as constructed by this model is a consequence of social and multiple other societal barriers. The social model of disability has been used to study the daily lives of persons with disabilities across the globe [39][40][41][42][43]. The model can be related to the way a society upholds the rights of persons with disabilities.…”

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Breastfeeding and caring for children: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of mothers with physical impairments in Ghana

Acheampong

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Marfo

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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background: Breastfeeding and caring for children demand time, energy and effort. Mothers with physical impairments in Ghana require special needs to be able to achieve optimal motherhood as society demands. Globally, literature on breastfeeding and caring for children among mothers with physical disabilities is limited. Similarly, there is dearth of literature on the experiences of mothers with physical impairments in Ghana. Therefore, this study sought to add to literature by exploring the experiences of mothers with physical impairments with regards to breastfeeding and how they care for their children. Methods: Qualitative descriptive exploratory design was used. Twelve mothers with physical impairments who had been purposively sampled gave informed consent before data was collected through in-depth one-on-one interviews. Data was recorded, transcribed and analyzed inductively using the content analysis technique. Results: Mothers with physical impairments perceived breastfeeding as difficult and expensive due to issues relating to disruption of sleep, dysfunctional limbs and the need for breastfeeding mothers to eat nutritionally balanced meals. Participants felt prejudged and discriminated at different points in their daily encounters. Conclusion: Mothers with physical impairments have challenges. Therefore, attitudinal change should be advocated in the Ghanaian society with respect to issues concerning people living with disabilities.

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Breastfeeding and caring for children: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of mothers with physical impairments in Ghana

Acheampong

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Marfo

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BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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“…We used the Research Domain Criteria framework (RDoC; National Institute of Mental Health, 2017) to organise our review of the range of characteristics that might affect autistic pupils' experiences. Adopting the RDoC framework is more consistent with inclusive educational practices that employ a social model (Woods, 2017) or neurodiversity framework (Baron‐Cohen, 2017), compared to diagnostic criteria for autism used in clinical settings (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Whereas the former is framed in terms of differences within the range of human variation, the latter emphasises deficits and ‘disorder’.…”

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A synthesis of the quantitative literature on autistic pupils' experience of barriers to inclusion in mainstream schools

Bailey

Baker

2020

Research in Spec Educ Needs

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Autistic pupils' full engagement with education can be limited by characteristics of their autism and features of the learning environment. We sought to identify which barriers to inclusion are most commonly and most frequently experienced and where gaps exist in the quantitative literature. In this systematic review, we followed the PRISMA guidelines to identify relevant literature and used the Research Domain Criteria (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017) framework to synthesise the findings. We then evaluated the strength and quality of the current literature in terms of the perspectives reflected in the data, characteristics of the participants and the methods used. Forty-eight studies were found that contained quantitative data directly collected from autistic pupils relating to their mainstream school experience. Experiences of friendship, anxiety and sensory sensitivity have been explored in the literature, with findings suggesting that difficulties in these areas are common for autistic pupils. We found gaps in the research in the domains of cognitive systems, negative affect, positive affect, arousal and sensorimotor processes. Further quantitative research is needed that directly reflects the pupils' experience and more thoroughly covers the relevant focal domains in which barriers to inclusion for autistic pupils may be expected to occur. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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“…"I wanted to do it on my own, to prove to myself that I can get up and go as it were, so I didn't tell her and she didn't find out until, well, after [I] had stopped being homeless." Max Conclusion Woods (2017) argues that despite the United Kingdom's wide adoption of the social model of disability, it has not permeated the autism field. He describes a systematic oppression of autistic individuals which is reflected in the social and economic disadvantages experienced by Max and Peter in many aspects of their lives.…”

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‘The domino effect’: pathways in and out of homelessness for autistic adults

Stone

2019

Disability & Society

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Autistic adults may be at increased risk of homelessness due to the association between autism spectrum disorders and poor socioeconomic outcomes. In particular, social vulnerability, unemployment, and difficulty interacting with services can be catalysts for homelessness, compounded by lack of diagnosis and appropriate support. This article presents the narratives of two autistic adults, known as 'Max' and 'Peter', who had experienced homelessness. They explain the factors which led them to become homeless and those that aided their rehabilitation. The article argues that whilst Max and Peter were susceptible to the socioeconomic disadvantages which affect adults with autism in various ways, the resilience and determination displayed in their narratives countered traditional stereotypes of resistance to change. Furthermore, it is suggested that homelessness is not an outcome of autism, but of the disabling barriers autistic adults face throughout their lives.

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Exploring how the social model of disability can be re-invigorated for autism: in response to Jonathan Levitt

Cited by 92 publications

References 5 publications

Breastfeeding and caring for children: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of mothers with physical impairments in Ghana

Breastfeeding and caring for children: a qualitative exploration of the experiences of mothers with physical impairments in Ghana

A synthesis of the quantitative literature on autistic pupils' experience of barriers to inclusion in mainstream schools

‘The domino effect’: pathways in and out of homelessness for autistic adults

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