2011, Studia Psychologica 4
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Respite care for families with children with autism spectrum disorders: how services in Northamptonshire UK are working to meet the challenge
(2011)This paper identifies the importance of respite care services for many families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but also some of the obstacles that may prevent families accessing such services. It ... -
The use of computer technology and the internet in teaching and therapy of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
(2011)Use of computer programs and software in teaching and therapy of individuals with ASD is a relatively new field of research, but it shows very promising results. The use of computer technology and the Internet in ASD has ... -
Sensory perceptual issues in autism: why we should listen to those who experience them
(2011)The paper challenges the way we think about how we analyse and interpret the behaviours we see in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The focus is on sensory issues, with the main argument being that many of the behaviours ... -
Theory of Mind in autism: more variations and more complexity than once believed
(2011)The present paper is an overview of our research from the last few years, which was aimed at getting a finer image of Theory of Mind impairment and its consequences in autism. Theory of Mind is a crucial human cognitive ... -
Smoking behaviours in teenagers – companion and relationship influence mediated by the self-control effect
(2011)Self-control can be defined as active control of one’s own psychology and behaviour. It is a conscious choice without external supervision and comprises adjusting and controlling behaviour appropriately, inhibiting ... -
The attitudes of mainstream primary school teachers toward inclusive education: a perspective from the People’s Republic of China
(2011)Inclusive education is one of the most important current trends in the theory and practice of education. Though China has carried out many experiments on how to integrate children with special educational needs to learn ... -
The adaptive behaviour of children with an intellectual disability in China
(2011)This article summarizes existing research on adaptive behaviour in children with intellectual disabilities in China in an effort to assess current research findings. It includes the concept, measurement, characteristics ... -
Narrative research on the identity of disabled people in Tibetan culture
(2011)It’s a common view in academia that most disabled people have a negative identity. However, presented long-term anthropological investigation, showed that disabled people had a very positive identity in Tibetan culture. ... -
The sentiments, attitudes and concerns of educators when working under the conditions of inclusion
(2011)This research is part of the international research project SACIE (Sentiments, Attitudes & Concerns about Inclusive Education). The international research team is formed of Dr. Ch. Forlin – Institute of Education Hong ... -
Development of social competences in youths with a visual impairment
(2011)The transition to a self-sufficient lifestyle is not always smooth and easy for adolescents and youths with visual impairments. The article deals with the role of the family as well as the possibilities of vocational ... -
Social-psychological aspects of the application of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) in pupils with cerebral palsy
(2011)The text outlines partial aspects of the utilization of alternative and augmentative communication in children/pupils with a cerebral palsy diagnosis and acquaints with the author’s practical experience as well as the ... -
Equal opportunities in mathematics: what does research on how young deaf children learn teach us?
(2011)In this article we review research on teaching and learning mathematics by young deaf children. Research proves that deaf children show a delay in learning mathematics but reveals that the number development process ... -
Chinese families’ adaptation to childhood deafness: implications for psychoeducational support for families with deaf children in China
(2011)Childhood deafness not only impacts children’s development, but also affects all aspects of family life. This study used a sample of 107 families with deaf children from China to examine how Chinese families adapted to ... -
Deaf identity construction: a case study
(2011)The aim of the current study was to provide inside information on the different ways of constructing identities within the deaf population. To obtain relevant information, a case study was carried out with a Deaf Cypriot ... -
Theory of Mind in deaf children in the context of inclusive education
(2011)Making decisions about particular school settings for deaf children or adolescents is of great importance due to the varied results of research that assess the social outcomes of mainstream schools versus residential ... -
Annales Universitatis Paedagogicae Cracoviensis. 98. Studia Psychologica 4
(Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Pedagogicznego, Kraków, 2011)