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Published on: January 29, 2014

Overlooked: children with disabilities in residential care

Alexandra L Trout1, Kathryn Casey, M Beth Chmelka

  • 1Barkley Memorial Center, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583-0732, USA. atorkelson-trout2@unl.edu

Child Welfare
|September 26, 2009
PubMed

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Children in residential care with disabilities face greater risks in behavior, mental health, and academics compared to their peers without disabilities. These findings highlight urgent needs for targeted support and interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Residential Care Services

Background:

  • 10-31% of children in residential care have disabilities, but their needs are understudied.
  • Limited understanding of the unique challenges faced by disabled children in residential settings compared to non-disabled peers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare demographic, behavioral, mental health, and educational characteristics of children with and without disabilities in residential care.
  • To identify specific areas of elevated risk for children with disabilities in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated data from 123 children (34 with disabilities, 89 without) in residential care.
  • Utilized demographic information, behavior checklists, and standardized mental health and academic assessments.

Main Results:

  • Both groups showed elevated risks, but children with disabilities exhibited significantly greater needs.
  • Primary risks for children with disabilities included social functioning, anxiety, and academic performance (general knowledge, reading).

Conclusions:

  • Children with disabilities in residential care require specialized attention due to heightened risks.
  • Findings underscore the need for tailored interventions addressing behavioral, mental health, and educational deficits in this vulnerable group.

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