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Schleifer, Maxwell J., Ed. – Exceptional Parent, 1991
A counselor describes feelings and attitudes of two young adults who see their marital problems as having begun with the birth of their severely disabled child. Counseling led to improved communication, better coping, and shared planning for the future. (DB)
Descriptors: Coping, Emotional Adjustment, Family Problems, Infants