This study described predictors of caregiver burden among parents of children with
developmental disabilities. The sample, obtained from the 2005–2006 National Survey of …

Using family systems theory as a theoretical framework, we investigated direct and indirect
associations between type of disability, caregiver burden, and sibling relationships with …

Background Health disparities exist among individuals living in rural and urban contexts in
terms of access to health care and overall mortality. These disparities are typically greater for …

The magnitude of stress and associated health consequences experienced by caregivers
compromises their ability to effectively provide care to children, especially children with …

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the US predominantly
live with their family caregivers. As care delivery and support systems vary widely globally …

BACKGROUND: Like most caregivers, informal caregivers for children (typically parents)
with special needs supply the majority of the care provided. Formal care is sometimes …

Family carers play an important role supporting individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (I/DD) into adulthood. Funders of services often desire this …

Background There are an estimated 5.9 million children with severe disabilities in the USA,
and most of them are cared for at home by their parents and families. Indirect evidence …

Background Due to long waiting lists for services, many adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities in the United States have unmet service needs. Little research …

There are a growing number of children with an ID/developmental disability. As well, there is
evidence of poor health in the caregivers of these children. This article describes a narrative …