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Summary
Parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may face additional stressors and challenges in supporting the needs of their children, thus impacting quality of life. This study examined factors related to family quality of life among parents of children with an intellectual disability or autism. Findings revealed overall satisfaction with family quality of life, with some differences in domains.
Citation
Boehm, T. L., Carter, E. W., Taylor, J. L. (2015). Family Quality of Life During the Transition to Adulthood for Individuals with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 120, 395-411. doi:10.1352/1944-7558-120.5.395