Adolescent Mothers of Handicapped Children: A Challenge for Interventionists.

Helm, James M.

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ERIC Number: EJ380137

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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Adolescent Mothers of Handicapped Children: A Challenge for Interventionists.

Helm, James M.

Journal of the Division for Early Childhood, v12 n4 p311-19 1988

Literature is reviewed on service delivery to families with adolescent parents of handicapped infants. Stages of adolescence, parenting behaviors, and issues of support are presented. The literature calls for a family focus as a model, case management skills, and a developmental approach as young parents' abilities and needs mature. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Child Rearing, Delivery Systems, Developmental Stages, Disabilities, Early Parenthood, Family Programs, Family Relationship, Infants, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Parenting Skills, Secondary Education, Social Support Groups

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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