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Quality of life for children with a disability is important to their sense of self-worth and their development but has not often been the focus of study. Some aspects of children’s quality of life are dependent upon their family’s quality life – others relate to the individual and their everyday activities, and are worthy of separate consideration. This chapter discusses the results of an inquiry into the ordinary lives of children with a disability who attended inclusive schools. A quality of life framework was used to guide the inquiry and subsequently analyze the findings. A personal account of the children’s experiences at school, home, and in the community was provided by the children themselves and their parents through interviews. The quality of life of these children appeared rich, and the circumstances that enhanced their lives are discussed.
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Shearer, J. (2010). Aspects of Quality of Life for Children with a Disability in Inclusive Schools. In: Kober, R. (eds) Enhancing the Quality of Life of People with Intellectual Disabilities. Social Indicators Research Series, vol 41. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9650-0_13
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