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Hodgetts, Sandra; Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie; Nicholas, David – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
Purpose: Increasing demand for autism services is straining service systems. Tailoring services to best meet families' needs could improve their quality of life and decrease burden on the system. We explored overall, best, and worst met service needs, and predictors of those needs, for families of children with autism spectrum disorders. Methods:…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Children, Needs Assessment
Wieck, 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
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
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
Hattie Larlham Foundation, Mantua, OH. – 1996
This report describes a model designed to provide family-centered, community-based coordinated services for families and their children with chronic health care needs. The model, which was implemented to serve 208 children over a 5-year period, is based on three key concepts: families should have the choice to receive services in their homes and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Chronic Illness, Community Programs, Consultation Programs