Therapeutic Camps as Respite Care Providers: Benefits for Families of Children with Disabilities
Keywords
disability camp benefits, family support, caregiver burden
Abstract
We know that attending camp has considerable benefits for children with disabilities, but what about the advantages to their parents? With advances in medical care over the past several decades, issues regarding care of chronically ill children in family and community settings have never been more pressing (Hamlett, Pellegrini, & Katz, 1992). These advances have enabled families to care for their children in the home as opposed to a hospital setting, which places increased burdens on the family unit. These burdens affect important areas of family functioning, including family cohesion, conflict, and problem-solving skills (McClellan & Cohen, 2007). It is important that these families are given as much support as possible in order to alleviate strains on family functioning.
Original Publication Citation
Shelton, K., Duerden, M. D., & Witt, P. (2010). Therapeutic respite care providers: Benefits for families of children with disabilities. Camping Magazine, 83(6), 8-10.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Shelton, Kyle; Duerden, Mat D.; and Witt, Peter A., "Therapeutic Camps as Respite Care Providers: Benefits for Families of Children with Disabilities" (2010). Faculty Publications. 8803.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8803
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2010
Publisher
Camping Magazine
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Experience Design and Management
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