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Peer reviewedPokorni, Judith L.; And Others – Early Education and Development, 1991
Reviews literature that illustrates concerns about childhood chronic illness and its effects on families. Includes an example of research on preterm infants with low birthweight and complex medical needs. Preliminary analyses of infants' intervention needs during their first 18 months are discussed in relation to the reduction of family stress.…
Descriptors: Birth Weight, Chronic Illness, Coping, Disabilities
