Mothers and Fathers of Young Developmentally Disabled and Nondisabled Boys: Adaptation and Spousal Support

This study assessed the extent to which the presence of a young developmentally disabled or nondisabled male child affected adaptation and family roles for both mothers and fathers. Developmental child assessments, in-home ratings of parenting, and maternal and paternal self-assessments and intervie...

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