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Direct linkGuerin, Suzanne; Nicholson, Emma; Keogh, Fiona; Dodd, Philip – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Background: Respite care has traditionally been conceptualised as a short residential break which allows families a break from caring responsibilities. In recent years, alternative respite services have been developed which promote greater social integration and normalisation for people with intellectual and other disabilities. Specific aim: The…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Family Attitudes, Caregiver Attitudes
MacDonald, Elaine; Fitzsimons, Elaine; Walsh, Patricia Noonan – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2007
The study aimed to identify patterns of respite use and coping strategies among family caregivers in a region of Ireland. Firstly, we asked what child and family characteristics were associated with use of respite care. Secondly, we explored coping strategies reported by family carers. The study was undertaken with a view to informing respite…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Family Characteristics, Respite Care, Family Size
