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 …

Abstract Families are critical in the provision of lifelong support to individuals with intellectual
and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, more people with IDD receive long-term …

The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effect of formal and informal social
support on the relationship of caregiver burden and quality of life (QOL), using a sample of …

This research examined the experiences of families living with a child with severe autism.
There is limited literature on the experiences of families when a child has severe autism as …

Abstract Background In recent decades, Family Quality of Life (FQOL) has emerged as a
decisive construct, both to improve the living conditions of the families of people with …

Background Caring for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be stressful and
subsequently affect parents' ability to manage their child's symptoms. In this research, we …

People with intellectual disability, as children and later as adults, are at significantly
increased risk of facing discrimination, social exclusion, and abuse. Children with …

Background: In recent years, there has been a growing international interest in family quality
of life The objective of this systematic review is to understand and analyze the …

Objective To examine the influence of a child or adolescent with intellectual disabilities on
the family unit. Method A systematic review of the literature, following the recommendations …

Background The study assesses the support needs of individuals with intellectual disability
and their families in C atalonia. The present authors examine family quality of life (FQ oL) …