Hastings, Richard P. and Taunt, Helen M. (2002) Positive perceptions in families of children with developmental disabilities. American Journal on Mental Retardation, Volume 107 (Number 2). p. 116. doi:10.1352/0895-8017(2002)107<0116:PPIFOC>2.0.CO;2

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Abstract

There has been increasing recognition of the importance of asking more positive questions about the perceptions and experiences of families of children with developmental disabilities. However, this recognition has not yet had an observable impact on publication trends. Our aims in this paper were to review existing published research on the positive perceptions and experiences of family members and propose a working model for further study of families' positive perceptions. This model is based on the hypothesis that positive perceptions function as strategies that help families adapt to or cope with the experiences of raising a child with disabilities. Throughout the discussion, we identify some questions for future research and address some implications for practice.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title:	American Journal on Mental Retardation
Publisher:	Allen Press, Inc.
ISSN:	0895-8017
Official Date:	March 2002
Dates:	Date Event March 2002 Published
Volume:	Volume 107
Number:	Number 2
Page Range:	p. 116
DOI:	10.1352/0895-8017(2002)107<0116:PPIFOC>2.0.CO;2
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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