Search for dissertations about: "developmental disabilities"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words developmental disabilities.

  2. 16. Different is cool! Self-efficacy and participation of students with and without disabilities in school-based Physical Education

    Author : Karin Bertills; Mats Granlund; Lilly Augustine; Marte Bentzen; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Self-efficacy; participation; disability; physical education; secondary school;

    Abstract : Background: Self-efficacy predicts school achievement. Participation is important for life outcomes. Functioning affects to what degree you can participate in everyday life situations. Participation-related constructs such as self-efficacy and functioning work both as a means of participation and as an end outcome. READ MORE

  4. 17. Design for cognitive assistance

    Author : Arne Svensk; Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Vardagsteknik; Kognitiva funktionshinder utvecklingsstörning och hjärnskador ; Kognitiv assistans; Etnologi;

    Abstract : In Sweden over the last twenty years, many people with developmental disabilities have chosen to move into their own apartments with different types of assistance. For most of them it has resulted in increased personal responsibility for household chores... READ MORE

  5. 18. Long-term neurodevelopmental outcome after moderate neonatal encephalopathy and after post-term birth : two population-based studies

    Author : Katarina Lindström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Long-term neurodevelopmental outcome in two population-based groups of children with different perinatal events was studied: A) Children born at term with moderate neonatal encephalopathy (NE) and B) children born post-term , i.e., at a gestational age of > 42 weeks. READ MORE

  6. 19. Bringing more to participation : Participation in school activities of persons with disability within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY)

    Author : Gregor Maxwell; Mats Granlund; Claes Nilholm; Lilly Augustine; Lorella Terzi; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Participation; involvement; frequency; child; ICF-CY; inclusive educa-tion; policy;

    Abstract : As societies the world over move towards defining inclusive and effective education systems this presents the educator with the new challenge of providing an equal and democratic education environment for all students. With children the nature of functioning and environmental settings varies greatly in comparison with adults and assessing children’s involvement in activities is of particular importance to ensure effective and inclusive society building through education. READ MORE

  7. 20. Children with complex communication needs : The parents' perspective

    Author : Gonda Pickl; Jane Brodin; Sophia Kalman; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; children with complex communication needs; augmentative and alternative communication; parents’ views on their children’s communication; Disability research; Handikappsforskning; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

    Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to increase the understanding of how parents of children with severe and multiple disabilities and complex communication needs view their children’s communication and their communication aids. The participating children differ in age, in their developmental and communicative levels as well as in their socio-cultural backgrounds, but have in common that they all are using one or more modes of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), involving no, low or high technology. READ MORE