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Celik, Pelin; Kara Uzun, Aysun – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Previous studies have focused mostly on the negative experiences of parents of children with Down syndrome. We aimed to explore both the stressful experiences and coping strategies of parents from a non-Western country. Methods: Twenty-six parents of children aged 8-48 months with Down syndrome were included. Semi-structured interviews…
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Down Syndrome
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McKenzie, Katherine; Ouellette-Kuntz, Hélène; Blinkhorn, Ashleigh; Démoré, Ashley – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: The transition period out of the educational system can be a source of stress for parents of young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as families lose the support and respite offered by schools. Materials and Methods: Using a before and after design nested within a 24-month follow-up study of parents seeking adult…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Transitional Programs, Intellectual Disability