title: Values, Preferences, and decisions in the care of children with developmental disabilities.
abstract: This study compared values placed on functions relevant to the well-being of young developmentally handicapped children by parents, community members, and clinicians. Thirty-two (32) parents of developmentally handicapped children and 32 adult community members were sampled in this study. The results are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000628:therapy*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004519:Education, Special; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012945:Social Values