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Nelson Goff, Briana S.; Springer, Nicole; Foote, Laura Cline; Frantz, Courtney; Peak, Madison; Tracy, Courtney; Veh, Taylor; Bentley, Gail E.; Cross, Kayli A. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
This study explored the preliminary experiences of parents upon learning of their child's diagnosis of Down syndrome. Qualitative data from a web-based, national survey were analyzed based on two groups: prenatal ("n" = 46) or postnatal ("n" = 115) diagnosis. Three primary categories emerged from the data analysis:…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Down Syndrome, Children, Disability Identification
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Scheyett, Anna; Vaughn, Jennie; Taylor, Melissa; Parish, Susan – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2009
Early identification of intellectual and developmental disabilities in persons in the criminal justice system is essential to protect their rights during arrest and trial, ensure safety when incarcerated, and maximize the opportunities to receive services while incarcerated and postrelease. Using telephone interviews of jail administrators (N =…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Identification, Justice