Research Article

Journal Article Details

Citation:
Peer, J.W & Hillman, S.B. (2014). Stress and Resilience for Parents of Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Review of Key Factors and Recommendations for Practitioners. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 11 (2), 92-98.
Title:
Stress and Resilience for Parents of Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Review of Key Factors and Recommendations for Practitioners
Authors:
Peer, J.W & Hillman, S.B.
Year:
2014
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities
Publisher:
Blackwell Publishing Inc.
DOI:
Research summary:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded? 
Not reported
Research design:
Literature review

Structured abstract:

Background:
Stress in parenting can affect parents’ health and ability to successfully meet the needs of their children. This can be especially true for parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), who face unique challenges that parents of children without disabilities may not experience. Even with the challenges, parents are resilient. This resilience should be supported by practitioners who work with these families. Conducting a systematic review of research article databases, researchers recently revealed key factors that support resilience in parents of children with I/DD.
Disabilities served:
Cognitive / intellectual impairment
Developmental disabilities
Populations served:
Other
Adults
Co-morbidity: Intellectual disabilities
Interventions:
Natural supports
Assessment
Needs and resource assessment
Outreach and orientation