Respite Care - - Part I Overview of Respite Care

Introduction

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Respite Care -- Part I

Overview of Respite Care

Over the years, there has been a growing awareness that adjustment to the special needs of a child influences all family members. This awareness has generated interest and has led to the development of support services for families to assist them throughout the lifelong adjustment process. Within the diversity of family support services, respite care consistently has been identified by families as a priority need (Cohen & Warren, 1985).

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