Leah C Sulmonetti, Verity L Rodrigues, Gabriela Herrera Espinosa, Robert M Hodapp
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Abstract
Although children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) more often experience mental health concerns, they do not always receive mental health services. This study examined the barrier of caregiver familiarity with services. Analyzing a statewide survey of 137 caregivers of children with IDD and mental health concerns, high percentages (35%-60%) were unfamiliar with common school-based child, community-based child, and (community-based) family mental health services. Especially concerning family services (e.g., family therapy, behavioral parent training, caregiver therapy), caregivers did not know what services to ask for or where to find them. Caregivers' service familiarity increased when children received a formal mental health diagnosis, but not when the child had an Individualized Education Program. Implications are discussed for research, policy, and practice.
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to meeting the information needs of those who seek effective ways to help people with mental retardation. The journal reports new teaching approaches, program developments, administrative tools, program evaluation, service utilization studies, community surveys, public policy issues, training and case studies, and current research in mental retardation. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a peer-reviewed journal whose consulting editors represent a broad spectrum of settings: universities, research centers, public and private residential care facilities, and specialized community service agencies.
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