This article provides an update on advances in both developmental and intervention science
that have occurred in the field of early intervention for children with developmental delays in …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the leading inherited cause of mental retardation. In this article,
we review what is known about the language and related problems of individuals with FXS …

Understanding positive, as well as negative, impact of a child with mental retardation will
lead to a more balanced view of families and disability. In two studies we examined parents' …

The psychological well‐being of fathers of children with developmental disabilities remains
poorly understood. The present study examined depressive symptoms, pessimism, and …

Background Despite extensive research with families raising children with or at risk for
developmental delay (DD), it is not clear whether primary caregivers of these children are at …

Parental perceptions of receiving a diagnosis for their child have been widely researched,
with results suggesting high levels of dissatisfaction. Such research has focused upon …

For many pregnant women, prenatal testing is a routine component of contemporary
pregnancy care. Receiving a prenatal diagnosis is frequently associated with intense …

Background International research in recent years has begun to focus on the medical
problems of individuals with intellectual disabilities and on family stress in accessing health …

This study explored the preliminary experiences of parents upon learning of their child's
diagnosis of Down syndrome. Qualitative data from a web-based, national survey were …

OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to investigate the relationships between perceived
uncertainty, hope, and adaptation in caregivers of children with Down syndrome (DS) …