Ways in which parents can facilitate their disabled child's transition from school to work are included in a discussion of similarities and differences in able-bodied and disabled young people, the impact of a disability on the individual and family, and theoretical and practical solutions. (CL)

The authors identify a "crisis in caring" that calls for a reassessment and realignment of both formal and informal systems of family support. A spectrum of helping relationships is introduced as a stimulus to discussion out of which a commitment to the creation of patterns of societal organization supportive of family relationships can evolve.…

Excerpts from counseling sessions highlight the effects of a developmentally delayed, autistic-like child upon a marriage and family. The counselor points out the parents' continuing frustrations from not receiving clear guidelines and notes the importance of a case manager. (CL)

Survey of familial and demographic factors on the receipt of support from family among blacks indicated that income, age, family contact, subjective family closeness, and proximity of relatives were determinants of receiving support. (Author/ABL)

The study examined how 250 children (8-15 years old) with varying degrees of hearing impairment differ from visually-impaired children and children with no major sensory impairments. Hearing-impaired Ss had lower self-esteem and related problems in self-confidence, peer and family relations, and academics. Communication barriers appeared to be a…

The case study involves the family of a 16-year-old with cerebral palsy and behavior difficulties, and examines family dynamics related to vocational aspiration and independence. (CL)

A critical review focused on parents, siblings, parent-child interactions, and family systems related to mental retardation is presented. A model is proposed that accounts for the range of possible familial adaptations and the family's coping resources and ecological environments as interactive systems that serve to mediate the family's response…

The article discusses six needs fundamental to research and intervention with families: (1) defensible rationale for family involvement, (2) caution in defining desired family outcomes, (3) developmental perspective, (4) ecological contexts, (5) allowance in variability in family composition or structure, and (6) adequate systems for assessing…

Interviewed 30 White adolescent mothers about social support, family relationships, and the role of the child's father. Types of support from current husbands, former husbands or boyfriends who are the children's biological fathers, current boyfriends, (not the biological fathers), and the mothers' own fathers or stepfathers are described. (JAC)

The special issue features 11 articles on the topic of child sexual abuse. Aspects of family dynamics, social services intervention, and school programs are discussed. (CL)

To be successful at home and at work, one must use support systems and assertive behavior; know oneself; use appropriate communication techniques, behavior, and appearance; and have a flexible and healthy attitude about changing oneself. (JOW)

Examined the impact of a Family Reunion Program which allows inmates ineligible for furlough to have an extended family visit. Results suggested the program has a positive impact on encouraging inmates who were originally disapproved for participation due to disciplinary infractions to improve their institutional behavior. (JAC)

The article reviews literature pertaining to general effects of a developmentally disabled child on a family with particular emphasis on implications for families with learning disabled children. Covered are aspects of individual and family life cycles during various life stages, sibling adjustment, and intervention approaches with the child and…

Describes a crisis-based therapeutic approach for overcoming resistance in reconstituted families. Presents therapeutically induced crisis as a means through which therapists might purposefully disequilibrate families in which resistance is high and subsequently redirect them to meaningful change. Reviews implications and contraindications for the…

Concludes that even though Ozu's films are steeped with Japanese tradition and values, they nevertheless hold a perenially contemporary and universal message for the world. (Author/AM)