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Peer reviewedLlewellyn, Gwynnyth; McConnell, David; Honey, Anne; Mayes, Rachel; Russo, Domenica – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This study evaluated a home-based intervention for parents with intellectual disability to promote child health and home safety in the preschool years. The intervention improved parents' ability to recognize home dangers and to handle emergencies, increased their knowledge about illness and medicines, and increased the number of safety precautions…
Descriptors: Health Education, Home Instruction, Intervention, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedLlewellyn, Gwynnyth; McConnell, David; Bye, Rosalind – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1998
A study investigated the views of 47 Australian parents with intellectual disability, 15 significant others, and 26 service workers on parents' service needs. Parents identified community participation as their greatest unmet need, specifically help to explore work options, know what community services are available, and to meet people. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adults, Child Rearing, Community Programs, Community Services
