Assessing Needs of Families with Handicapped Infants.

Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; Simeonsson, Rune J.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Assessing Needs of Families with Handicapped Infants.

Bailey, Donald B., Jr.; Simeonsson, Rune J.

Journal of Special Education, v22 n1 p117-27 Spr 1988

The Family Needs Survey assesses the functional needs of parents with young handicapped children, including the following areas of need: information, support, community services, financial assistance, assistance in explaining the handicap, and assistance in family functioning. Field testing with 34 families indicated the instrument's usefulness as a source of intervention goals. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Community Services, Disabilities, Family Attitudes, Family Problems, Family Role, Financial Support, Individual Needs, Information Needs, Intervention, Measurement Techniques, Needs Assessment, Parent Participation, Preschool Education, Social Support Groups, Surveys, Young Children

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Language: English

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