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Latina Mothers' Views of a Parent-to-Parent Support Group in the Special Education System.

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Title: Latina Mothers' Views of a Parent-to-Parent Support Group in the Special Education System.
Authors: Mueller, Tracy Gershwin1 tracy.mueller@unco.edu, Milian, Madeline1, Lopez, Maria Islas1
Source: Research & Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities. Fall/Winter2009, Vol. 34 Issue 3/4, p113-122. 10p. 1 Chart.
Subject Terms: *Experience, *Hispanic Americans, *Mothers, *Special education, *Qualitative research, *Parent attitudes, Patient satisfaction, Support groups, Sound recordings, Patient participation, Social support
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: Parent--professional partnership literature continues to emphasize the importance of including the parent voice. Spanish-speaking families are often excluded from such studies because of the language barrier. This article presents a qualitative interview study of eight Latina mothers of children with severe disabilities. All participants were members of a parent-to-parent support group available through a local community board. Data analysis revealed that the mothers identified three major benefits of the parent-to-parent support group, including (a) feeling like a family, (b) having a source of information, and (c) receiving emotional support. Findings indicated that information and assistance the parents were missing from the school system were offered through their group. Implications for educational providers and future research will be presented and discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Parent--professional partnership literature continues to emphasize the importance of including the parent voice. Spanish-speaking families are often excluded from such studies because of the language barrier. This article presents a qualitative interview study of eight Latina mothers of children with severe disabilities. All participants were members of a parent-to-parent support group available through a local community board. Data analysis revealed that the mothers identified three major benefits of the parent-to-parent support group, including (a) feeling like a family, (b) having a source of information, and (c) receiving emotional support. Findings indicated that information and assistance the parents were missing from the school system were offered through their group. Implications for educational providers and future research will be presented and discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:15407969
DOI:10.2511/rpsd.34.3-4.113