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Riddell, Sheila; And Others – British Educational Research Journal, 1994
Asserts that research on parents of children with special needs often reveals their lack of power and difficulty in establishing partnerships with professionals. Reports on a study of parents of 114 special needs students. Finds that parents of mild/moderate learning difficulties do not have powerful advocacy groups to promote their cause. (CFR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Mild Disabilities, Parent Influence