Effects of Physicians' Early Parental Counseling on Rearing of Down Syndrome Children.

Springer, Alice; Steele, Mark W.

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ERIC Number: EJ232236

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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Effects of Physicians' Early Parental Counseling on Rearing of Down Syndrome Children.

Springer, Alice; Steele, Mark W.

American Journal of Mental Deficiency, v85 n1 p1-5 Jul 1980

A survey of the feelings of 37 couples with a school age Down's syndrome child born since 1970 suggested a diminished influence of physicians' early counseling on parental decisions, attitudes, and rearing practices respecting their affected child. (Author)

Descriptors: Counseling, Downs Syndrome, Drafting, Emotional Response, Exceptional Child Research, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Physicians

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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