Some Social Effects of the Mentally Retarded Child on the Family. A Third Survey.

Reynolds, A. R.

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ERIC Number: EJ212487

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1979-Jun

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Some Social Effects of the Mentally Retarded Child on the Family. A Third Survey.

Reynolds, A. R.

Australian Journal of Mental Retardation, v5 n6 p214-18 Jun 1979

The effect of the mentally retarded child on the family was examined by a structured interview technique on a sample of 80 Australian families. Results suggested that parents be given the information earlier and that fathers be included in this crucial interview. (DB)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Clinical Diagnosis, Exceptional Child Research, Family Problems, Family Relationship, Identification, Interviews, Mental Retardation, Parent Attitudes, Social Adjustment, Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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