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Intervention with siblings of children with developmental disabilities from economically disadvantaged families
- Author:
- PHILLIPS Ruby S.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 80(6), November 1999, pp.569-577.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
Evaluates the effectiveness of a community-based intervention for economically disadvantaged African American children who have siblings with a developmental disability. The children were randomly divided into two groups: one group was involved in an after-school programme designed to support siblings of children with developmental disabilities and provide a positive environment with rewarding experiences; the other group did not participate in the programme. The results indicated that the group who participated in the after-school programme showed significantly improved socioemotional adjustment compared to the other group. Implications for providing services to families of children with developmental disabilities are discussed.
Innovations in family support for people with learning disabilities
- Editors:
- MITTLER Peter, MITTLER Helle
- Publisher:
- Lisieux Hall Publications
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 275p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Chorley, Lancs.
Includes chapters on: international initiatives; support services, financial assistance and practical help for parents of children with disabilities; sharing knowledge with families; changes in family roles; telling parents their child has a disability; portage and home visiting; multi-cultural issues; school based support; assessing the needs of family carers; supporting the siblings of children with autism and related developmental disorders; and supporting families in isolated rural areas.
Interventions with bereaved children
- Editors:
- SMITH Susan C., PENNELLS Margaret
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 352p.,tables,illus.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at every aspect of working with bereaved children. Contains sections on: individual work; family work; groupwork; and specific client groups (including children with learning difficulties and children and families affected by AIDS/HIV). Includes chapters on: transcultural counselling; managing a tragedy in a secondary school; play therapy; direct work with siblings of children dying from cancer; drama therapy; and art therapy.