Supporting parents caring for a child with a learning disability.
Parenting a child with a learning disability is a unique and often demanding experience. The learning disability nurse can play a key role in supporting parents and families by communicating effectively, providing information and working in partnership.
Fitzpatrick
Anne
A
Galway Sheltered Occupational Services, Ability West, Galway. anne_fitzpatrick@eircom.net
Dowling
Maura
M
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010287:Parent-Child Relations