This page is dedicated to informing the public about respite care research as well as relevant reputable articles about the importance of respite care for special needs families.
Cowen DD Respite:
Cowen, P. S., & Reed, D. A. (2002, July/August). Effects of Respite Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities: Evaluation of an Intervention for At Risk Families. Public Health Nursing, 19(4).
Respite Article:
Doig, J., McLennan, J., & Urichuk, L. (2008, October 26). Jumping through Hoops: Parents' Experiences with Seeking Respite Care for Children with Special Needs. Child: Care, Health, and Development.
Providing Time Out:
Kendle, J. (n.d.). Providing Time Out: A Unique Service Learning Clinical Experience. In L. H. Zoeller (Ed.), Clinical Nursing Education.
Supporting Families of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders:
Murphy, C. M., & Verden, C. E. (2013, January). Supporting Families of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders: Developing a University-Based Respite Care Program. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions,15(1), 16-25.
Respite Care- A Service Learning Experience:
Navin, M. (n.d.). SPN 2010 Convention Poster Abstracts.
Thurgate Respite Review:
Thurgate, C. (2005, April). Respite for Children with Complex Health Needs. Pediatric Nursing, 17(3).
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