The present study investigated whether (a) siblings of children with (LD) and without
learning disabilities (NLD) differed in terms of psychological adjustment and perceived …

Abstract Objective: To develop the Family Impact of Childhood Disability Scale (FICD) to
assess subjective interpretation or “primary appraisal” of parents regarding the impact of a …

This study investigated the relationship between parental perceptions of coping strategies
and family strengths in families of young children with disabilities. The 69 participants …

Background Many previous family quality of life studies have relied on parental information
for understanding if and how having a sibling with profound intellectual and multiple …

The aims of this study were to analyze the interactions of mothers and fathers with their
children with intellectual disabilities, focusing on certain parental behaviors previously …

From the professional perspective, parenting by people with mental retardation, or
intellectual disability, is regarded with concern. Little attention has been paid to what …

Objective This study examined predictors of excess psychological morbidity in parents of
children with intellectual disabilities. Methods Thirty-two parents of children with intellectual …

Studies of the perception of persons with intellectual disabilities have primarily focused on
the evaluator's peers without specific reference to age or gender of the target person with …

Background Negative healthcare provider attitudes may contribute to healthcare disparities
in adults with intellectual disabilities. This study identified predictors of nurses' attitudes and …

We examined mothers' resolution of their children's diagnosis of Intellectual Disability (ID)
and its link to maternal sensitivity, and we hypnotized that mothers' who are “resolved” will …