DISABILITY STUDIES DISSERTATION ABSTRACTS Editor’s note: The information for this section of RDS is provided by Jonathon Erlen of the University of Pittsburgh. A full list of disability-related dissertation abstracts may be found at http://www.hsls.pitt.edu/guides/histmed/dissertations/ Bodde, A. E. (2010). Promoting health for adults with intellectual disabilities through physical activity knowledge and skills. Indiana University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/205405033?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (205405033). Durham, J. (2010). The effects of an arts-based and integrated curricular approach on the cognitive processes and personal learning characteristics of students with learning disabilities. George Mason University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/193944440?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (193944440). Adam Rita, C. S. (2010). The effects of gestalt and cognitive-behavioral therapy group interventions on the assertiveness and self-esteem of women with physical disabilities facing abuse. Wayne State University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/219978861?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (219978861). Silver, A. (2010). Beliefs of Latina-American mothers of a child with a developmental disability: An investigation of three theoretical models of disability, mothers' experiences and service use. Alliant International University, San Francisco Bay). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/275650420?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (275650420). Peters, M. L. (2010). A phenomenological study of the experiences of helping professionals with learning disabilities. University of Massachusetts (Amherst). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/250929826?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (250929826). Barclift, C. (2010). Parental advocacy for students with autism. Walden University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/205403807?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (205403807). Renaud, G. (2010). Grade retention: Elementary teacher perceptions for students with and without disabilities. Johnson & Wales University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, n/a. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/231254693?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (231254693). Hybl, K. (2010). Perceptions of administrators, special education teachers, and general education teachers concerning the diploma decision-making process for students with disabilities. The College of William and Mary). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/89161374?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (89161374). Hall, S. A. (2010). The social inclusion of young adults with intellectual disabilities: A phenomenology of their experiences. The University of Nebraska - Lincoln). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/305210518?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (305210518). Reed, C. M. (2009). ASL, total communication and oralism: Identifying shared characteristics of school-based writing intervention programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, K--6. Seton Hall University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/250793470?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (250793470). Persaud, M. L. (2009). Pleasure in the daily lives of people living with advanced dementia in a long-term care facility: A multiple case study approach. University of Toronto (Canada). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/89205379?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (89205379). MacLeod, J. S. (2009). The everyday lives of adolescent girls with epilepsy: A qualitative description. Indiana University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/205443083?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (205443083). Nichols, C. S. (2009). Action research: Teacher practices that enhance belonging of students with disabilities. Hofstra University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/193259126?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (193259126). Grassie, S. R. (2009). Autism and the "modern" woman: Stories of caretaking and culture. University of St. Thomas (Minnesota). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/205451068?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (205451068). Oldfield, J. L. R. (2009). Attitudes towards an inclusion classroom: A qualitative meta-synthesis study from 1997--2007. University of Phoenix). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/251375252?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (251375252). Cox, M. (2009). The commitment of elementary school teachers to inclusive education for children with disabilities. University of Central Florida). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/89196574?accountid=14709?accountid=14709. (89196574).