Resilience and family psychosocial processes among children of parents with serious mental disorders

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This article examines the adaptability of children with severely mentally disabled parents. The author, maintaining past research has indicated children of mentally disabled parents are at high risk of developing psychiatric disorders themselves, argues that recent research shows that most children with mentally disabled parents adapt to their situation very well and cope with the increased role demands.

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Parent perspectives on family involvement in therapeutic foster care

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Issues related to the responsibilities of biological parents of foster children are examined, focusing on how parents can participate in a child's life even when the child is not living with the parents. Topics include parent perspectives, placement decisions, parental relationship with foster care workers, and challenges related to parental involvement in foster family dynamics.

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Family perspectives on raising a child with autism

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This article discusses the confusing, traumatic and hopeful experiences of families raising children with autism. Topics include discrimination, social support, and behavior control.

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