Thirty-seven parents of developmentally handicapped children were surveyed concerning the effects of computerization on service delivery in a Parent Outreach Program. Most parents felt they were more able to see their children's progress over time and to select appropriate goals but did not report improvements in service quality. (Author/JDD)

The Parent Outreach Program in Toronto, Ontario, was developed to assist parents in home teaching of children with developmental delays. The program uses computers in direct service delivery, for assessment of adaptive behavior and goal attainment, development of teaching activities, and telecommunications. (JDD)