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Peer reviewedRimmerman, A.; And Others – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1989
This study of 78 mothers of mentally retarded children and adults found that respite care acts as a differential service that can enhance coping resources and is of most benefit to high self-esteem mothers of young developmentally disabled children, especially as a home-based model. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Coping, Developmental Disabilities, Home Programs
Kenney, Maggie – 1982
The manual covers the design and implementation of respite care services for families with developmentally disabled members. An introductory chapter examines the concept of respite care, notes the benefits for families, providers, and community residential programs, and places the service as one part of a comprehensive array of family support…
Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Family Programs, Program Administration, Program Design
Download full textGrayson, Joann, Ed.; Bartlette, Don – Virginia Child Protection Newsletter, 1992
Literature indicating high rates of abuse in this population is reviewed, as is literature indicating high rates of developmental disabilities in child victims of abuse. Problems in data collecting practices are noted. Reasons for these children's greater risk for abuse are identified, including child attributes, stress, parent vulnerabilities,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Child Neglect
Wieck, Colleen, Ed.; McBride, Marijo, Ed. – IMPACT, 1990
This "Feature Issue" of the quarterly journal "Impact" presents 19 brief articles on family support systems in the United States for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Emphasis is on provisions of Public Law 99-457. Articles include: "Family Support in the United States: Setting a Course for the…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Family Programs, Family Role
