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Disability: Controversial Debates and Psychosocial Perspectives examines various theories and practices relating to disability. The focus of the work is not disabled people as "objects" of study but rather an analysis of disability as it has been historically and culturally constructed. The topics covered range from language and discourse, interpersonal relationships and "disability" professions to public policy and the politics of disability. This...

This work focuses on the importance of disability in American history, the need to explain disability in historical rather than medical terms, and the varieties and similarities of the historical experiences among those with disabilities. It thus succeeds in bringing to the forefront something that has typically gone unnoticed, allowing us to understand America in new ways by looking at it through a specific lens.

"What accounts for the differing ways that individuals and cultures have tried to make sense of mental and physical disabilities? Can we see a pattern of change over time? Sara Newman examines personal narratives across a broad sweep of history--from ancient Greece to the present day--to reveal the interplay of dynamics that have shaped both personal and societal conceptions of mental and physical difference."--Publisher's website.

If you think sports like hockey and lacrosse are out of bounds for special needs kids, think again, thanks to one man with a dream.

The Limits of My World follows a nonverbal young man's transition from the school system into adulthood. Brian has autism and faces the daily challenges of adjusting to his new life. Filmed from the intimate perspective of his older sister Heather, this documentary seeks to understand Brian's personality beneath his disability.

Interviewing for a job can be intimidating and even more so for someone with autism. See how virtual reality could be the key to getting adults with autism hired

"A spiritual companion and political manifesto that cuts through objectification and inspiration alike to offer a powerful new account of disability in biblical narrative and contemporary culture"-- Julia Watts Belser gets stopped by strangers wanting to know what's wrong with her. But what's wrong isn't her wheelchair--it's exclusion, objectification, pity, and disdain. These attitudes about disability have such deep cultural roots that we almost...

Mental Health professionals are routinely called upon to advise families and educators on the most appropriate methods for managing ADHD related symptoms, behavioral problems, and academic performance difficulties in school settings. This presentation by Russell Barkley contains more than 80 recommendations for school management strategies to deal with children and adolescents with ADHD. It looks at such topics as symptoms of ADHD, classroom management...

Why support and acceptance are so important to helping young autistic adults live the life they want.

"This book brings together the study of disability and psychology. It argues that psychology has tended to ignore the socio-cultural aspects of disability and treat disabled people as objects rather than arbiters of psychological intervention. Bringing together disabled and non-disabled researchers and psychologists, this book proposes ideas for an enabling psychological theory and practice." "A key text for students on relevant courses within Disability...