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Parent-to-Parent Programs: A Resource for Parents and Professionals.
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Santelli, Betsy; Turnbull, Ann; Marquis, Janet; Lerner, Esther – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
Discusses Parent-to-Parent support programs for parents of children with special needs, focusing on the matched experience of two parents, results of a national survey of Parent-to-Parent programs, guidelines for starting a Parent-to-Parent program, and resources for those interested in Parent-to-Parent support programs. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Guidelines, Information Sources, National Surveys
Statewide Parent-to-Parent Programs: Partners in Early Intervention.
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Santelli, Betsy; Turnbull, Ann; Marquis, Janet; Lerner, Esther – Infants and Young Children, 2000
This article reports on the descriptive results of a national survey of statewide parent-to-parent programs. Results are summarized concerning demographics and organizational models; program components, supports, and services; matching referred parents with veteran parents; and technical assistance provided to local program coordinators or…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Intervention, National Surveys, Organizational Development
A Multi-Site Evaluation of Parent to Parent Programs for Parents of Children with Disabilities.
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Singer, George H. S.; Marquis, Janet; Powers, Laurie K.; Blanchard, Lynn; Divenere, Nancy; Santelli, Betsy; Ainbinder, Judith G.; Sharp, Michael – Journal of Early Intervention, 1999
A study evaluated Parent to Parent mentoring programs in five states. The 56 parents who participated in the program showed statistically significant positive gains on measures of coping, attitude, and progress on addressing problems compared to 72 controls. A qualitative study provided insight into what makes the program work. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Children, Coping