The Experience of Disability in Families: A Synthesis of Research and Parent Narratives

Authors

Philip M. Ferguson, Chapman UniversityFollow
Alan Gartner
Dorothy K. Lipsky

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Description

This chapter focuses on the difficulties parents of those with intellectual disabilities face.

ISBN

9780878408030

Publication Date

2000

Publisher

Georgetown University Press

City

Washington, D.C.

Keywords

Disability, Research, Genetic Counseling, Prenatal Diagnosis, Health Care for Mentally Disabled Persons

Disciplines

Disability and Equity in Education | Health and Medical Administration | Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling | Obstetrics and Gynecology

Comments

In Erik Parens & Adrienne Asch (Eds.), Prenatal Testing and Disability Rights. Dr. Ferguson's chapter begins on page 72.

Recommended Citation

Ferguson, P. M., Gartner, A. & Lipsky, D. G. (2000). The experience of disability in families: A synthesis of research and parent narratives. E. Parens & A. Asch (Eds.), Prenatal testing and disability rights (pp.72-94). Washington D.C.: Georgetown University Press.

Copyright

Georgetown University Press