Chronic sorrow revisited: Parent vs. professional depiction of the adjustment of parents of mentally retarded children.

Abstract
In response to a questionnaire mailing, parents of mentally retarded children and social workers essentially agreed that such parents experience periodic crises during the child's development, rather than time-bound adjustment. Social workers tended to underestimate the impact on parents of later developmental periods. Clinical implications of the findings, which run counter to the prevalent professional view, are considered.
Funding Information
  • University Affiliated Facility (MCT000915-10-10)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (MH26681)

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