The role and involvement of dads in the lives and education of their children with special educational needs and/or disabilities within an early intervention context
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Ren, K., & Mc Guckin, C., The role and involvement of dads in the lives and education of their children with special educational needs and/or disabilities within an early intervention context, Education Thinking, 2022, 2, 1, 3 - 18Download Item:
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This literature review prefaced a research project that explored dads’ role and involvement
in the lives and education of their children with special educational needs and/or disabilities
(SEN/D) within the context of early intervention (EI) (see Ren & Mc Guckin, 2022). We
present a comprehensive, critical, and analytical review of the literature regarding the area of
dad involvement in EI provided for children with SEN/D and their families. To conduct this
review, key terminology was used to search in well-known, widely recognised, and
distinguished research databases (e.g., Education Full Text, PsycINFO, Web of Science). The
search yielded 112 results, from which 21 final articles were selected for inclusion. To begin,
the historical perspective of fatherhood and dad involvement in the childbearing family is
reviewed. This provides a necessary context for a deeper understanding of the central issues
related to this area. To provide an explanation of the ways in which contemporary dads are
influential, the review then explores the role and function of dads and their contributions to
their child’s developmental outcomes. Such an exploration leads to a necessary critical
review of recent research findings related to dads’ involvement in the lives of children with
SEN/D and EI. This comprehensive review extends our knowledge in understanding the role
and involvement of dads' contributions to the outcome of their families and their children
with SEN/D, particularly within an EI context.
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Author: Mc Guckin, Conor; Ren, Ke
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Dad-role, Involvement, Children with disabilities, Early interventionSubject (TCD):
Inclusive Society , Changing Fathers , Child and adolescent health , EDUCATION , Early Intervention , FATHERS , Handicapped Early Intervention , fathers roleISSN:
2778-777XMetadata
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