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Direct linkWodehouse, G.; McGill, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: Many family carers find the support they receive in respect of their child's challenging behaviour unhelpful. This study sought to identify carer perceptions of the ways in which support is unhelpful and how it could be more helpful. Methods: Thirteen mothers, caring for a child with intellectual disability and challenging behaviour,…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Family Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Caregivers
Peer reviewedAbelson, A. Geoffrey – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1999
A respite care needs assessment survey was completed by 574 Iowa families of children with developmental disabilities. Results documented a void in the availability and accessibility of respite services regardless of demography, income level, or extent of disability. Respondents generally perceived that the availability of respite care service…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Developmental Disabilities, Family Needs, Family Problems
Download full textWieck, Colleen, Ed.; McBride, Marijo, Ed. – IMPACT, 1990
This "Feature Issue" of the quarterly journal "Impact" presents 19 brief articles on family support systems in the United States for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Emphasis is on provisions of Public Law 99-457. Articles include: "Family Support in the United States: Setting a Course for the…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Developmental Disabilities, Family Programs, Family Role
Peer reviewedHerman, Sandra E.; Marcenko, Maureen O. – Mental Retardation, 1997
This study examined effects of resource perceptions and respite use in a theoretical model of adaptation with 72 parents of children with developmental disabilities. Amount and quality of respite services indirectly affected parental depression. Both quality and respite use were related to helpfulness of the parent's social network. The strongest…
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Developmental Disabilities, Emotional Adjustment, Helping Relationship
Erickson, Mary – 1990
This report discusses issues regarding the out-of-home placement of children with developmental disabilities and the need for permanency planning for these children. The document reports on a project which sought to: (1) discern practices of Colorado's Department of Social Services and Division for Developmental Disabilities which affect the…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Agency Role, Children, Decision Making
Petr, Christopher G.; Barney, David D. – 1991
In focus group interviews, 39 parents of children (ages birth to 21 years) with developmental disabilities, emotional disorders, and technology-supported needs shared their perspectives regarding special needs, crisis situations, and parent/professional relationships. The purpose of the study was to determine what is necessary to keep children…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Rearing, Children, Crisis Intervention
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
