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Support for fathers of learning disabled children
- Author:
- GORE Nick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 11.3.10, 2010, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Research into the positive roles that fathers of children with learning disabilities can provided is explored. The article highlights the findings from a 2006 study from the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities and a 2009 survey of 250 fathers of children with learning disabilities.
Building effective support for learning disabled parents
- Author:
- GORE Nick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 18.11.10, 2010, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The study, 'Being a family: parents with learning disabilities in Wales', published by Learning Disability Wales, conducted interviews with eleven parents who had learning disabilities and the professionals who support them. Parents with learning disabilities reported mixed experiences of services. The study also highlighted what parents felt was good support. The article looks at how the findings could inform better practice.