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Bullying is a serious problem among youth, particularly in schools, and increases risk for a number of negative outcomes.

Respite child care programs that provide temporary child care, support, and referral services to families of children with developmental disabilities are thought to be a critical component of formal social support interventions deemed necessary to promote healthy family functioning and prevent

Respite child care programs can be a beneficial social support intervention for families of children with developmental disabilities.

The diagnosis of a child with autism has short- and long-term impacts on family functioning. With early diagnosis, the diagnostic process is likely to co-occur with family planning decisions, yet little is known about how parents navigate this process.

A child being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can involve a lot of changes to family planning for parents.

Background This study assessed the knowledge of
personal safety skills among children with
developmental disabilities and their parents’ perceptions
of children’s knowledge.
Method This exploratory study examined the mental

Children with developmental disabilities may have decreased knowledge of personal safety skills, increasing the risk of maltreatment. Structured interviews assessed the personal safety knowledge of children with developmental disabilities referred to a risk reduction program.