Family Focused Interventions: A Comprehensive Guide to Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities

Volume 59 in the International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities series, “Family Focused Interventions” offers insights into the latest advances in the field. This book presents a collection of chapters that focus on various aspects of supporting parents of children with disabilities, including:

Helping Parents of Children with Disabilities to Promote Risk-Taking in Play

This chapter explores the importance of encouraging risk-taking in play for children with disabilities. It discusses various strategies that parents can use to foster a sense of adventure and resilience in their children, highlighting the benefits of such an approach for their overall development.

Parent Mentoring Program or Telehealth Parent Support

This section delves into the role of mentoring programs and telehealth services in providing support to parents of children with disabilities. It examines the effectiveness of these interventions in improving parental confidence, reducing stress, and enhancing the quality of life for both parents and their children.

Parent-Mediated Early Intervention

Parent-mediated early intervention is a crucial aspect of supporting children with disabilities. This chapter outlines the different approaches and strategies that parents can adopt to provide early intervention, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention in improving outcomes for children.

Supporting Fathers of Children with Disabilities

Fathers often play a pivotal role in the lives of their children, and this chapter focuses on the specific challenges and opportunities that they face when raising a child with disabilities. It discusses ways in which fathers can be supported and empowered to provide the best possible care for their children.

Edited by Susan Hepburn, “Family Focused Interventions” brings together contributions from an international board of authors, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest research and best practices in supporting parents of children with disabilities. Published by Elsevier Science in October 2020, this volume is an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and families seeking to promote the well-being and development of children with disabilities.