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Brookes, Matthew Jon. "A multi-modal approach to functional neuroimaging." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2005. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/14056/.
Full textBergvall-Kåreborn, Birgitta. "A multi-modal approach to soft systems methodology /." Luleå : Luleå Univ. of Technology (Luleå tekniska univ.), 2002. http://epubl.luth.se/1402-1544/2002/41.
Full textBergvall-Kåreborn, Birgitta. "A multi-modal approach to soft systems methodology." Doctoral thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Innovation och Design, 2002. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-18130.
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Mahoor, Mohammad Hossein. "A Multi-Modal Approach for Face Modeling and Recognition." Scholarly Repository, 2008. http://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_dissertations/32.
Full textLangley, Dawn. "An explosive force : A multi-level, multi-modal approach to organisational learning." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.527014.
Full textKnight, Dawn. "A multi-modal corpus approach to the analysis of backchanneling behaviour." Thesis, University of Nottingham, 2009. http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/10786/.
Full textZhou, Shi Huang. "Operational modal decomposition approach for MDOF structures using multi-channel response measurements." Thesis, University of Macau, 2018. http://umaclib3.umac.mo/record=b3950681.
Full textTjondronegoro, Dian W., and mikewood@deakin edu au. "Content-based video indexing for sports applications using integrated multi-modal approach." Deakin University. School of Information Technology, 2005. http://tux.lib.deakin.edu.au./adt-VDU/public/adt-VDU20051110.122059.
Full textZaverucha, Gerson. "A nonmonotonic multi-agent logic of belief : a Modal Defeasible Relevant approach." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/46629.
Full textSuthana, Nanthia Ananda. "Investigating human medical temporal representations of episodic information a multi-modal approach /." Diss., Restricted to subscribing institutions, 2009. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1905692921&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=1564&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
Full textTabacaru, Sabina. "Humorous implications and meanings : a multi-modal approach to sarcasm in interactional humor." Thesis, Lille 3, 2014. http://www.theses.fr/2014LIL30015.
Full textThis dissertation examines the different techniques used to achieve humor in interaction in two contemporary American television-series—/House M.D./ and /The Big Bang Theory./ Through different writing techniques, we observe the elements that are used in the process of humorous meaning construction. The dialogue between interlocutors plays a central role since it centers on intersubjectivity, and hence, the common ground between speakers.This original study also implies the investigation of the different gestures used by interlocutors in the two series to create humorous effects. These /gestural triggers/ as well as the different humor types have been annotated in ELAN, which allows a more holistic view of the processes involved in humor.The results show an evident preference for sarcasm as well as a preference for certain facial expressions (raising eyebrows and frowning) and head movements (head tilts and head nods). These elements are explained in accordance with a given context and with the speakers’ attitude for a better understanding of humor in interaction
Beuriat, Pierre-Aurélien. "Mapping the anatomo-functional organization of human sensorimotor system : a multi-modal approach." Thesis, Lyon, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019LYSE1246/document.
Full textThe aim of the thesis was to investigate the mapping of the anatomofunctional organization of the human sensorimotor system and how volutional movements of human are produced and controlled. Neuroimaging and especially DTI, fine anatomo-functional observation in patient and direct electrical stimulation were considered. This multi-modal approach permitted to improve our understanding of sensorimotor organization in humans. In the first study, we showed that awake brain surgery with the use of direct electrical stimulation is a safe and efficient procedure in children in order to decrease post-operative neurological deficit. It improves the accuracy of detecting eloquent area, with a good tolerance from a neuropsychological and psychological aspect. Age-adapted neuropsychologic preparation may enable offering ABS even to younger children on an individual basis. In a second series of two studies, we showed that the dorso-posterior part of the parietal cortex is a key structure in the complex organization of movement in human with a S1-DPPr-M1 loop. In the first study, direct electrical stimulation of focal cortical site in the dorso-posterior part of the parietal cortex triggered inhibition of movement production and blocked ongoing movement without producing muscle contraction or conscious movement sensation. In the second study, we aimed to find a direct projection from the PRR, defined in the first study (Desmurget et al., 2018), to the primary motor cortex and the primary somatosensory cortex. Thanks to the DTI state-of-the-art tractography, we succeeded in finding such major ipsilateral streamlines projecting in the well-known hand knob region giving new insights of the white matter structures involved in the inhibition of volitional hand movements. These observations confirm clinical per-operative data showing that stimulating the counterpart of PRR in humans can disrupt hand movements ipsilaterally, irrespective of the hemisphere. Moreover, our results shed light on the implication of the PRR for the volitional hand sensorimotor operating behavior. In the last study, we investigate the impact of early cerebellar damage on long-term functional recovery in 3 groups of posterior fossa survivors, comparable with respect to their tumoural characteristics but operated at different ages: young (≤ 7 years), middle (> 7 years and ≤ 13 years) and old (> 13 years). Daily (Health-related Quality of Life -hrQol-, Performance Status -PS-), motor (International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale -ICARS-, Pegboard Purdue Test -PegBoard-) and cognitive (Full Scale Intelligence Quotient -FSIQ-) functioning were measured. Early age at surgery, lesion of deep cerebellar nuclei and post-operative radiotherapy had a significant, independent negative influence on long term recovery. These results support the existence of an early critical period of development during which the cerebellar "learning machine" is of critical importance
Tjondronegoro, Dian W. "PhD Thesis: "Content-based Video Indexing for Sports Applications using Multi-modal approach"." Thesis, Deakin University, 2005. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/2199/1/PhDThesis_Tjondronegoro.pdf.
Full textTran, Tien Dung. "An approach to activity recognition using multiple sensors." Thesis, Curtin University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1702.
Full textTran, Tien Dung. "An approach to activity recognition using multiple sensors." Curtin University of Technology, School of Computing, 2006. http://espace.library.curtin.edu.au:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=17568.
Full textWe examine the approximate variational method to significantly reduce the time required for training the model instead of using the exact method. A system of fixed point equations is derived to iteratively update the free variational parameters. We also present the factored model in the case where all variables are continuous with the use of the conditional Gaussian distribution to model state transitions. The variational method is still employed in this case to speed up the model’s training process. The developed model is implemented and applied in recognizing daily activity in our smart home and the Nokia lab from multiple sensors. The experimental results show that the model is appropriate for fusing multiple sensors in activity recognition with a reasonable recognition performance.
Mashalaba, Eugenia Dudu. "The evaluation of a multi-modal cognitive-behavioural approach to treating an adolescent with conduct disorder." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2005. http://eprints.ru.ac.za/180/1/mashalaba-ma.pdf.
Full textWashington, Lauren. "A multi-modal therapeutic approach to helping adolescent twins cope with age-level stress and sickle cell anemia." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 1986. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/1202.
Full textAsadipour, Ali. "A technology-aided multi-modal training approach to assist abdominal palpation training and its assessment in medical education." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2015. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/77668/.
Full textSt, John Regina L. "An analysis of the self-evaluation strategy of reading one's drafts aloud as an aid to revision : a multi-modal approach." Virtual Press, 2004. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1301631.
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Xiong, Xingyu. "Development of vibration-based multi-resonance energy harvesters using piezoelectric materials." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2014. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/development-of-vibrationbased-multiresonance-energy-harvesters-using-piezoelectric-materials(62d0d760-8b9c-4958-94a9-677b0e57082d).html.
Full textCasey, Bradley Vincent. "Optimising container processes at multimodal seaport terminals : an integrated approach and application." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2011. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/49787/1/Brad_Casey_Thesis.pdf.
Full textMurner, Cory James. "Main street evolved: envisioning a comprehensive approach to main street redevelopment in small mountain communities." Kansas State University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/8563.
Full textDepartment of Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning
Blake M. Belanger
The main streets of the Rocky Mountain West are the social, economic, and cultural centers of their respective communities. Often, these main streets may deteriorate or become abandoned as a result of edge shopping malls and strip style economic development. Thus, a downtown or main street redevelopment effort by the community can help to ensure these economic centers remain. Yet, too often, the redevelopment efforts are oversimplified and fail to integrate the most current street development principles and design initiatives that can benefit not only the community but also the surrounding environment. I n the modern American city, almost half of all daily trips are less than three miles and a third are under one mile. (McCann 2010) “These are distances easily traversed by foot or bicycle, yet 65 percent of trips under one mile are made by automobile.” (McCann 2010) This mobility trend has led to the foundation of programs and organizations that try to promote non-motorized travel. Although these initiatives respond to the human/physical environment, they are far from comprehensive. Today, an integration of smart ecological ideals is essential. How can the revitalization efforts of Rocky Mountain communities be guided to ensure they consider not only the built environment; but also the natural environment? The face of the future main street will be multi-modal and ecologically responsible. Yet, there is presently no clear method of combining the two. A union of the multi-modal principles behind Complete Streets and the ecologically responsible ideals green infrastructure can provide a framework for a new and more inclusive redevelopment approach. The merging of modern ecological and street design principles can lead to a comprehensive Main Street redevelopment program and therefore successfully guide the revitalization efforts of small Rocky Mountain communities in a way that is responsive to future development needs as well as the cultural and ecological aspects of the region. Main Street Evolved will provide a set of tools to guide Colorado Rocky Mountain Main Street redevelopment efforts by providing strategies and implementation guidelines that focus on balancing multi-modal ideals and ecological stormwater management techniques within a small-town mountain context.
Nelson, Craig William Phillip. "'Enhanced' public participation and the involvement of the general public of Salisbury in the South West Area Multi Modal Study : an assessment of Labour's 'modernised' approach to 'better' decision-making." Thesis, University of Aberdeen, 2005. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk/R?func=search-advanced-go&find_code1=WSN&request1=AAIU204686.
Full textLi, Changhong [Verfasser], Björn M. [Akademischer Betreuer] Kampa, Frank [Akademischer Betreuer] Müller, and David [Akademischer Betreuer] Elmenhorst. "Impact of sleep on the A1 adenosine receptor, neuronal activity, and structural connectivity of the human brain : a multi-modal neuroimaging approach / Changhong Li ; Björn M. Kampa, Frank Müller, David Elmenhorst." Aachen : Universitätsbibliothek der RWTH Aachen, 2021. http://d-nb.info/1240390882/34.
Full textVinayak, Harsh. "Multi-body Dynamics and Modal Analysis Approaches for Multi-mesh Transmissions with Compliant Gear Bodies." The Ohio State University, 1995. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1392059093.
Full textCrowley, Michael J. "Subtyping boys with conduct problems categorical and dimensional approaches with mulit-modal [i.e. multi-modal] assessment of psychophysiology and behavior /." College Park, Md. : University of Maryland, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1903/2062.
Full textThesis research directed by: Psychology. Title from t.p. of PDF. Includes bibliographical references. Published by UMI Dissertation Services, Ann Arbor, Mich. Also available in paper.
Diagne, Ibrahima. "Dynamic Analysis and Control of Multi-machine Power System with Microgrids: A Koopman Mode Analysis Approach." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/84546.
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Lingenfelser, Florian [Verfasser], and Elisabeth [Akademischer Betreuer] André. "From Synchronous to Asynchronous Event-driven Fusion Approaches in Multi-modal Affect Recognition / Florian Lingenfelser ; Betreuer: Elisabeth André." Augsburg : Universität Augsburg, 2018. http://d-nb.info/1168591031/34.
Full textDalvi, Rupin. "Novel approaches for multi-modal imaging and fusion in orthopaedic research for analysis of bone and joint anatomy and motion." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/15857.
Full textLeturc, Christopher. "Raisonner sur la manipulation dans les systèmes multi-agents : une approche fondée sur les logiques modales." Thesis, Normandie, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019NORMC236.
Full textIn recent decades, computer development has shifted from designing individual software to designing intelligent, self-contained software called agents and interacting with others to form multi-agent systems. In such systems, malicious agents sometimes implement complex strategies to induce other agents to make decisions in their favor, without the latter noticing them. We are talking about manipulation strategies. These strategies may in some cases cause problems for the agents which are victims. Such strategies are always hidden from agents and therefore hard to detect. How detect them and better fight them? Firstly, it is necessary to define manipulation. Thus, based on work from computer sciences and social sciences, we define manipulation as the deliberate intention of an agent to instrumentalize a victim while making sure to conceal that intent. We propose to answer this question, a logical system named KBE which expresses manipulation. We prove that KBE is correct and complete, and is able to express strategies based on knowledge and beliefs of agents, like lying or bullshiting. This system can also express notions such as coercion and persuasion. Secondly, since trust is a mechanism to regulate the interactions between agents when agents may be malicious or unreliable, we propose another logical system named TB. This system, proved to be correct and complete, expresses a notion of trust in sincerity which represents the choice of an agent to take the risk of believing another agent for its sincerity. Finally, we propose an algorithmic method to reason with such systems. This method is adapted to the TB system and decides on its satisfiability problem by directly using the constraints of the framework to build a model
Chebbi, Houssem. "Méthode des coordonnées curvilignes pour la modélisation électromagnétique des matériaux complexes : application au contrôle non destructif par courants de Foucault des matériaux composites The fast computation of eddy current distribution and probe response in homogenized composite material based on semi-analytical approach Investigation of layer interface model of multi-layer structure using semi-analytical and FEM analysis for eddy current pulsed thermography." Thesis, université Paris-Saclay, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020UPAST004.
Full textThis doctoral thesis work, carried out within the Laboratory of Simulation and Modeling for Electromagnetics (LSME) of CEA List, is part of the “NDTonAir” European project funded under the action “H2020-MSCA-ITN -2016- GRANT 722134”. The main goal of the project is the development of a fast and accurate simulation tool for the non-destructive eddy current testing of homogenized composite materials. As an application case, we are particularly interested in the orientation of the fibers on the one hand, and on the other hand, in defects as delamination which are manifested by a local geometrical deformation of the interfaces. The semi-analytical methods existing in the literature, based on Green's Dyad formalism, have been limited so far to multilayered and planar structures. To introduce local variations in geometry at the interfaces, we propose an innovative approach based on a change of coordinates adapted to the profile of the local perturbation. We propose a powerful numerical model based on the covariant formalism of Maxwell's equations. This unifying formalism takes in the anisotropy of specimen and the local deformations of the interfaces. The curvilinear coordinate method is usually used to solve diffraction problems on rough interfaces in the high frequency domain (diffraction on gratings). This thesis work is inspired by Fourier Modal Methods and proposes new tools which have been adapted to the field of eddy currents. The extension of the curvilinear coordinate method to the field of eddy currents non-destructive testing technique of composites constitutes the innovation of this work. Two numerical models have been developed to calculate the interaction of the field emitted by an eddy current probe with a multilayered composite material. The numerical model developed for the evaluation of planar composite exploits the particular structures of sparse matrices to reduce the computation time without limiting the number of modes used for the modal expansion of the field. In the case of the curvilinear profiles of the interfaces, the model makes it possible to treat parallel interfaces and some particular cases of non-parallel profiles. The general case of non-identical profiles presents some limitations which require the development of complementary numerical tools. Finally, several testing configurations were considered and the numerical results produced by the models were compared to finite element simulated data. Some experiments were carried out in foreign partner laboratories to increase our experience on experimental validation
Oliveira, Daniel Barbosa de. "A multi-modal approach for affective data gathering." Master's thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/29400.
Full textO reconhecimento, a interpretação e o processamento de emoções (Affective Computing) é uma área emergente das aplicações computacionais. Existem vários métodos de aquisição de dados e de classificação de emoções, com precisões distintas, em que os sistemas multimodais apresentam geralmente uma precisão mais elevada do que os unimodais. Nesta dissertação, procuramos investigar os métodos atualmente usados para recolher informação afetiva bem como métodos para a análise da mesma, tendo em vista uma proposta de um sistema multimodal, com foco em métodos não-intrusivos, com potencial aplicação na monitorização de stress ocupacional. O sistema desenvolvido tem como objectivo a recolha de informação afetiva, incluindo várias fontes de dados, como informação sobre utilização do rato e do teclado, dados ECG, vídeo da face e gravações de vídeo do ecrã do computador (para deteção de atividades). Para a classificação de emoções, foram utilizados os algoritmos de Clustering e de Random Forest. Num estudo exploratório, usando o dataset de investigação SWELL, testámos o algoritmo de Random Forest e obtivemos uma precisão global de 89.97% na classificação, o que considerámos satisfatória, uma vez que é comparável com os resultados apresentados na literatura. O sistema desenvolvido foi testado num conjunto de onze participantes. Globalmente, o algoritmo de Random Forest obteve uma taxa de erro de 65%. O algoritmo de Clustering testado não classificou acima de 3% dos dados na classe 2. Quando se avaliaram os questionários de avaliação do estado emocional (aplicados antes e depois do teste ao sistema), verificou-se que os participantes reportaram um decremento na ansiedade sentida depois da realização do estudo. O que pode indicar que o protocolo de recolha de dados apresentado pode não ter induzido os estados emocionais pretendidos (stress) nos participantes O sistema multimodal encontra-se funcional e pode ser aplicado em outros estudos para recolha de marcadores de emoções.
Mestrado em Engenharia de Computadores e Telemática
Kumari, K., J. P. Singh, Y. K. Dwivedi, and Nripendra P. Rana. "Towards Cyberbullying-free social media in smart cities: a unified multi-modal approach." 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10454/18116.
Full textSmart cities are shifting the presence of people from physical world to cyber world (cyberspace). Along with the facilities for societies, the troubles of physical world, such as bullying, aggression and hate speech, are also taking their presence emphatically in cyberspace. This paper aims to dig the posts of social media to identify the bullying comments containing text as well as image. In this paper, we have proposed a unified representation of text and image together to eliminate the need for separate learning modules for image and text. A single-layer Convolutional Neural Network model is used with a unified representation. The major findings of this research are that the text represented as image is a better model to encode the information. We also found that single-layer Convolutional Neural Network is giving better results with two-dimensional representation. In the current scenario, we have used three layers of text and three layers of a colour image to represent the input that gives a recall of 74% of the bullying class with one layer of Convolutional Neural Network.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
(10875660), Hamed Asadi. "Multi-Modal Sensing Approach for Objective Assessment of Musculoskeletal Fatigue in Complex Work." Thesis, 2021.
Find full textSurface electromyography (sEMG) has been used to monitor muscle activity and predict fatigue in the workplaces. However, objectively measuring fatigue is challenging in complex work with unpredictable work cycles, where sEMG may be influenced by the dynamically changing posture demands. The sEMG is affected by various variables and substantial change in mean power frequencies (MPF), and a decline over 8-9% is primarily considered musculoskeletal fatigue. These MPF thresholds have been frequently used, and there were limited efforts to test their appropriateness in determining musculoskeletal fatigue in live workplaces (which predominantly consist of complex tasks). In addition, the techniques that consider both muscular and postural measurements that incorporate dynamic posture changes observed in complex work have not yet been explored. The overall objective of this work is to leverage both postural and muscular cues to identify musculoskeletal fatigue in complex tasks/jobs (i.e., tasks involving different levels of exertions, durations, and postures). The work was completed in two studies.
The first study aimed to (1) predict subjective fatigue using objective measurements in non-repetitive tasks, (2) determine whether the musculoskeletal fatigue thresholds in non-repetitive tasks differed from the previously reported threshold, and (3) utilize the empirically calculated thresholds to test their appropriateness in determining musculoskeletal fatigue in live surgical workplaces. The findings showed that the multi-modal measurements indicate better sensitivity than single-modality (sEMG) measurements in detecting decreases in MPF, a predictor of fatigue. In addition, the results showed that the thresholds in dynamic non-repetitive tasks, like surgery, are different than the previously reported 8% threshold. Additionally, implementing muscle-specific thresholds increased the likelihood of more accurately reporting subjective fatigue. The second study aimed to develop a multi-modal fatigue index to detect musculoskeletal fatigue. A controlled laboratory study was performed to simulate the non-repetitive physical demands at different postures. A series of experiments were conducted to test the effectiveness of various metrics/models to identify subjective fatigue in complex tasks. Next, the composite fatigue index (CFI) function was developed using the time-synced integration of both muscular signals (measured with sEMG sensors) and postural signals (measured with Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensors). The variables from sEMG (amplitude, frequency, and the number of muscles showing signs of fatigue) and IMU (the prevalence of static and demanding postures and the number of shoulders in static/demanding posture) sensors were integrated to generate the CFI function. The prevalence of static/demanding postures was developed using the cumulative exposures to static/demanding postures based on the material fatigue failure theory. The single value fatigue index was obtained using the resultant CFI function, which incorporates both muscular and postural variables, to quantify the muscular fatigue in dynamic non-repetitive tasks. The findings suggested that the propagation of musculoskeletal fatigue can be detected using the multi-modal composite fatigue index in complex tasks. The resultant CFI function was then applied to surgery tasks to differentiate the fatigued and non-fatigued groups. The findings showed that the multi-modal fatigue assessment techniques could be utilized to incorporate the muscular and postural measurements to identify fatigue in complex tasks beyond single-modality assessment approaches.Mashalaba, Eugenia Dudu. "The evaluation of a multi-modal cognitive-behavioural approach to treating an adolescent with conduct disorder /." 2004. http://eprints.ru.ac.za/180/.
Full textHogan, Mary-Ellen. "Reducing Pain in Four- to Six-month Old Infants Undergoing Immunization using a Multi-modal Approach." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1807/29558.
Full text"Representing and Reasoning about Dynamic Multi-Agent Domains: An Action Language Approach." Doctoral diss., 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.49093.
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Cochrane, Melanie. "Exploring the heart and mind of anxiety: a multi-modal approach to examining the neurovisceral integration model in clinically anxious adults." Thesis, 2018. https://dspace.library.uvic.ca//handle/1828/9766.
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(13285545), Catherine Leitenberger. "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Developing a vision for effective service delivery." Thesis, 1996. https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Attention_Deficit_Hyperactivity_Disorder_ADHD_Developing_a_vision_for_effective_service_delivery/20545518.
Full textIn this study, the controversies surrounding the diagnosis and management of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are discussed. The influence of the historical background on the current debate is considered, along with the way that the information about this disorder is accessed, communicated and interpreted by parents and service providers. The experiences of parents whose children have been diagnosed with ADHD are examined in order to understand their needs in terms of service delivery options. The experiences of service providers are also examined to determine the nature of support that is provided. Outcomes of current service provision options are discussed, along with suggestions for improvements in service delivery. The difficulties that parents have had in accessing support and the problems that service providers report highlight the need for an approach to service delivery that fosters cooperative partnerships between parents and service providers. Finally, a vision which incorporates the suggestions from parents and service providers and thc findings from current researchers is proposed.