Reasonable efforts for children with disabilities: the parents' perspective

Soc Work. 1993 May;38(3):247-54.

Abstract

This article reports the results of a content analysis of focus group interviews of parents of children with developmental disabilities, emotional disorders, and technology-supported needs. Perspectives regarding special needs, crisis situations, and parent-professional relationships are discussed. Implications for policy and practice include targeting specific services, monitoring values of programs and staff, and minimizing system-induced crisis.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child Custody / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Child Welfare / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Disabled Persons / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Disabled Persons / psychology
  • Female
  • Health Services Needs and Demand / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Home Nursing / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Parents / psychology*
  • Professional-Family Relations