Stresses on the Parents of a Handicapped Child of School Age : Analysis of Stress Patterns and Description of Representative Mothers' Stresses

Abstract

Factors identified during an earlier study were used to ascertain features of the stress experienced by mothers of school-aged children with Down's syndrome, other mental retardation, autism, or double (mental and physical) handicaps. The utility of these stress patterns, efficacy of other factors not used, and interview methods are discussed. (Author/VW)