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Peer reviewedFactor, 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
Gardner, James F.; Markowitz, Ricka Keeney – 1986
The Maryland Family Support Services Consortium is a 3-year demonstration project which developed unique family support models at five sites serving the needs of families with a developmentally disabled child (ages birth to 21). Caseworkers provided direct intensive services to 224 families over the 3-year period, including counseling, liaison and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Community Services, Consortia
Download full textGeneral Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Div. of Human Resources. – 1990
This report examines respite care services that provide temporary relief to family members and other caretakers of children at risk of abuse or neglect including children who are mentally retarded, behaviorally disturbed, physically disabled, or chronically or terminally ill. In 1988 the 25 states surveyed funded 111 respite care programs as did…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Children
Hayden, Mary F.; And Others – Policy Research Brief, 1992
This policy brief reports on a study of how families and agencies cope with growing waiting periods for community services for adults who have mental retardation or developmental disabilities (MR/DD). Preliminary information looks at reasons for long waits, characteristics of families waiting for services, and impact of adult members with MR/DD on…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Agencies, Attitudes
Fink, Dale Borman – 1991
Two surveys, one qualitative and one quantitative, were conducted of the opinions and experiences of New York State parents of children with learning delays and disabilities regarding parental labor force participation, child care options, and preferences in state policies. A total of 141 parents responded to the quantitative survey and 210 to the…
Descriptors: Day Care, Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities
Clasemann, Audrey; And Others – 1992
This report presents findings of a Minnesota study group which reviewed the costs and structures under which developmental disabilities services are provided. The group conducted a series of town meetings throughout the state and concluded with a toll-free call-in day. Six themes emerged from the meetings: (1) "We have a lot to be proud of…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Attitudes, Community Programs, Delivery Systems
