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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"child disability"”.
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The effect of child disability/delay status and functional abilities on father involvement: an application of propensity score analysis
Past research on father involvement with children with disabilities/delays has been limited to observational/correlational studies that do not provide estimates of causal effects. Propensity score analysis was used to estimate the causal effect of child disability/delay status on father routine …
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Maternal grief reactions to their children's birth defects: factors influencing grief resolution
… reactions to the event of learning about their child's birth defects. Subjects were 63 mothers and their toddler-age children, recruited from medical clinics in the Metropolitan area of Detroit, MI. Mothers' ages ranged from 18 to 42 years (mean = 30 years). 63% (n = 40) of the families were …
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The experiences of parents of children with disabilities
Parents of a child with a disability cope with greater demands than those living with a healthy child. The purpose of this qualitative study was to provide insights into the experiences of parents of children with disabilities. The research was located in the phenomenological framework. Seven …
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The social assistance needs of children with chronic health conditions : the application and comparison of two international instruments in the South African context
Children with chronic health conditions in South Africa are a vulnerable group of children, whose additional needs resulting from their condition places financial strain on their caregivers and families. Poverty plays a significant role, and often exacerbates the situation for these children and …
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Coping Style As A Mediator Of Stress Perception For Caregivers Of Children With Developmental Disabilities
… has found that parents and primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities experience more stress than parents with children of normal development (Cushner-Weinstein et al., 2008; Hussain & Juyal, 2007). The present study examined the influence that coping style has on the …
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Engaging parents in foster care services: A longitudinal examination of the relationships between parent engagement, children's placement stability, and family reunification
The primary goal for most children who enter foster care is reunification with their families. Federal policy requires reasonable efforts be made to support successful reunification by offering services to parents and children to mitigate the safety concerns that led to a child’s removal from the …
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Enhancing child development services for neurodivergent children in Waikato: A qualitative study
Background: Children with neurodevelopmental disorders often face unmet needs, placing their well-being at risk. Effective healthcare delivery is important to enhance outcomes for these individuals. In New Zealand, limitations in funding and resources, compounded by escalating demand, have led to …
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Emotional burdens and sense of support of Kuwaiti mothers of children with disabilities
Raising children with disabilities (CDs) is particularly difficult in Kuwait, where mothers and children alike are often cut off and isolated from traditional support systems (Al-Kandari & Al-Qashan, 2010). This isolation makes it difficult to obtain information and resources and may critically …