Final Paper Research

Smith, Phil. "Drawing new maps: A radical cartography of developmental disabilities." Review of Educational Research 69.2 (1999): 117-144. PsycINFO. EBSCO. Web. 2 Apr. 2011.

This is source, in a way, is a different approach than what other reports do. The author is trying to map out the cognitive mind of those who have developmental disabilities. Also, the author addresses the reason why those with these disorders still encounter oppression.

Alice Charach, et al. "Stigmatizing experiences of parents of children with a new diagnosis of ADHD." Psychiatric Services 61.8 (2010): 811-816. PsycINFO. EBSCO. Web. 2 Apr. 2011.

This source was a conducted research which researchers asked families of autistic children, about their experiences dealing with autism. I find this source very useful; because my paper is based on social perspective and past stigma, it would be very helpful to cite credible sources which point out the stigma attached to autism.

Crabtree, Sara Ashencaen. "Family responses to the social inclusion of children with developmental disabilities in the United Arab Emirates." Disability & Society 22.1 (2007): 49-62. PsycINFO. EBSCO. Web. 2 Apr. 2011.

This source is similar to the one previously mentioned; it targets the social perspective through a family's viewpoint. However, I decided to branch out a bit and briefly see how the social stigma affected not just only families living in America, but also families in the United Arab Emirates. I think this will be useful in addressing the fact that this stigma is not only a local issue but a global issue.

David Felce, et al. "Editorial: Intellectual disability in a global context." Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 5.2 (2008): 79-80. PsycINFO. EBSCO. Web. 2 Apr. 2011.

Again, this source targets the global impact of a mental disorder, such as autism.

Tuchman, Gaye. "ESS Presidential Address, 1995: Invisible differences: On the management of children in postindustrial society." Sociological Forum 11.1 (1996): 3-23. PsycINFO. EBSCO. Web. 2 Apr. 2011.

The author in this source, states the problem areas of managing an autistic child. For example, the author mentioned behavior management techniques. I think this would be beneficial because this could allow the general public to understand how society should conform to the needs of autistic individuals. Again, this relates back to how we as a whole, sometimes do not respond to their individual needs.