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ERIC Number: EJ496216
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0156-6555
The Experience of Parenting an Adolescent with Autism.
Fong, Layne; And Others
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v40 n2 p105-14 1993
Interviews with eight parents of six adolescents with autism revealed the following themes in parents' experiences and family needs: behavioral concerns, social and communication concerns, family-related concerns, education and related services, relationships with professionals, and independence and future concerns. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Autism, Child Rearing, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Family Needs
Note: Theme Issue: Sharing a Vision of the Future.