Disabled parents: examining research assumptions

Authors:
OLSEN Richard, WATES Michele
Publisher:
Research in Practice
Publication year:
2003
Pagination:
70p.,bibliog
Place of publication:
Dartington

This review identifies and reviews the existing research on disabled parents and 'young carers' outlining three perspectives: personal, ecological, and organisational. It addresses new directions that could be taken in terms of good and supportive practice. It places this within the legislative, policy and practice context. review. Although it is crucial to the welfare of children that all parents are well supported, much evidence has emerged over the past decade pointing to the fact that it is very hard for parents with chronic illnesses, physical and/or sensory impairments, Deaf parents, those with learning difficulties, those with particular mental health needs and those with drug or alcohol related issues, to access information, resources and support to help them fulfil their parenting responsibilities. This has had serious implications for the welfare of large numbers of families. These groups of parents are collectively described in this review as disabled parents.

Subject terms:
parent-child relations, parents, parents with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, research methods, children, families;
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ISBN print:
0 9542562 4 7

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