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Mothers with physical disabilities caring for young children
- Authors:
- JACOB Jean, KIRSHBAUM Megan, PRESTON Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 16(2), 2017, pp.95-119.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Seventy-one U.S. mothers with a physical disability who had a child aged 0 to 3 years responded to a survey about the system of care used for their child. Results indicated that mothers participated in all different types of care (physical, comforting, playing, limit setting, and taking the child outside the home). Partners and participants’ mothers provided the most assistance with care. Mothers were generally satisfied with assistance received from others. This article explores how mothers remain central to their children with others assisting with the child’s care and the impact of such assistance on mothers’ relationships with partners and children. (Publisher abstract)
Fathers of young children with disabilities: how do they want to be involved?
- Authors:
- HADADIAN Azar, MERBLER John
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Youth Care Forum, 24(5), October 1996, pp.327-338.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Fathers of young children with disabilities were surveyed to determine their amount of involvement in the daily care and training of their children. Data were also collected on the fathers' perceptions of their own training and resource needs. The results of the survey indicated that fathers of children with special needs are interested in their child's education. Fathers indicated their preference in types and format of services. Their top priorities were information about their child and available resources. Films and tapes were the most preferred format for receiving information. A parent newsletter was identified as an additional desired service. Implications for early childhood interventionists/child care providers are discussed.
Reviewing changes to the child disability allowance: giving parents a voice
- Authors:
- STRATTON Katrina, DELANEY Joanna
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 53(2), June 2000, pp.5-11.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A diabetes clinic at a hospital for children in Australia has been concerned at the impact of changes made in 1998 to eligibility for the Child Disability Allowance on families caring for a child with diabetes. A survey of those families was conducted to obtain their views on the changes. Results showed the number of families receiving Child Disability Allowance since the changes was significantly declined. The results formed part of a submission to the Department of Family and Community Services evaluation, giving parents a voice in this process. This project illustrates the capacity of social workers to attempt to impact on social policy within the context of their clinical practice.