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Perceptions of Effective Support Services to Families with Disabled Children whose Behaviour is Severely Challenging: A Multi-Informant Study
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McConkey, Roy; Gent, Clare; Scowcroft, Emma – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Specialist short break services aim to provide enhanced support to family carers as a means of preventing children whose behaviours severely challenge from being placed in full-time residential care. To date, there is limited evidence as to the functioning and effectiveness of such services. Methods: In all, 17 children were selected…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Behavior, Disabilities, Family Programs
Avondale House: An Innovative Approach for Disturbed Children and Their Families.
Smith, Bert Kruger; Culler, Ralph E., III – 1980
The needs of families of autistic children are discussed and a program designed to prevent unnecessary institutionalization by providing comprehensive services and reducing the stress in the child's family is described. Parents participate through voluntary, program related, and support activities. The family services include respite care and…
Descriptors: Autism, Daily Living Skills, Family Programs, Family Relationship
Stress, Social Support, and Respite Care Use in Families with Autistic Children. Brief Report.
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Factor, David C.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1990
Parents of 36 autistic children were assessed on child functioning and family stress variables in relation to use of respite care services. Results suggest that parents with more difficult children need and use respite care more than others. Nonusers of respite care reported a higher perception of social support than users. (JDD)
Descriptors: Autism, Delivery Systems, Family Involvement, Family Programs