Stress, Social Support, and Respite Care Use in Families with Autistic Children. Brief Report.

Factor, David C.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ408583

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Publication Date: 1990

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Stress, Social Support, and Respite Care Use in Families with Autistic Children. Brief Report.

Factor, David C.; And Others

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v20 n1 p139-46 Mar 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, Parent Participation, Respite Care, Social Support Groups, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers

Language: English

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