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Download full textSturtevant, Judith; Elliott, Sandra – 1994
This fact sheet summarizes issues in the provision of respite services for families with children suffering from severe emotional disturbances. Background information supports the unmet need for respite care services to families caring for such children at home. A definition of "serious emotional disturbance" is provided and typical…
Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Emotional Disturbances, Family Problems, Legal Responsibility
Freud, Elissa – 1989
This paper profiles nine model programs for supporting families who care for a child with a severe illness or one or more disabilities and discusses current trends as they emerged from interviews with key persons in the field. Core components examined include self-help, advocacy, parent education, respite care, family-centered case management, and…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Behavior Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
