Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Understanding Stress and Opportunities for Growth

by David W. Carroll

Book Overview

This book surveys the most recent empirical research on families of children with disabilities and provides guidelines and strategies for the developmental and family psychologists who support these clients.

Parents of children with disabilities confront a number of challenges and may be at risk for depressive or trauma-related symptoms. Changes in family roles and routines can cause stress for parents, siblings, and extended family...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433813297
• ISBN13: 9781433813290
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 10.2"