title: Supporting Families of Children With Disabilities.
abstract: Advanced technology combined with improvements in neonatal care have increased the survival rates of low-birth-weight infants and infants born with severe birth defects. These infants are at greater risk for long-term health and developmental problems. The effect of having a child with a disability on the family is described, and emerging interventions and resources available for these families are provided.
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Riley
authors.forename: Lori Baas
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Rubarth
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D017281:Cost of Illness; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D018479:Early Intervention, Educational / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D056348:Emotional Intelligence; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007234:Infant, Premature; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012944:Social Support
keywords: Head Start; children with disabilities; community recourses; early literacy; family coping strategies; infants; mother positivity; siblings; support groups