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Peer reviewedEdgar, Eugene B.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1988
A training program taught 120 teenage sitters child care skills identified as important by parents (N=250) of children with disabilities. Training included first aid and 15 hours of instruction emphasizing communication, responsive play, simple behavior management, handling of emergencies, and interviews with parents. The program also linked…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Caregivers, Disabilities, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedUpshur, Carole C. – Mental Retardation, 1982
The 10 models of respite care for families of the retarded identified include: respite placement agencies, group day care, community residences, residential treatment facilities, group residential care, nursing homes, private inhome care, state institutions, camperships, and funding conduit. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Models, Needs Assessment
Peer reviewedJoyce, Kathleen; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1983
Families of disabled children (N=32) using respite care over a four-month period reported positive impact on family relations, social activities, emotional and physical strains, and plans for institutional care. Families caring for younger children viewed the services as more helpful than parents caring for older children or adults. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Disabilities, Family Attitudes, Family Relationship
