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Mothers' perspectives of the experience and impact of caring for their child with a life-limiting neurodevelopmental disability.

E CourtneyG KiernanSuzanne GuerinKaren RyanR McQuillan
Published in: Child: care, health and development (2018)
Findings suggest mothers' overall experiences are characterized by a constant struggle, with evidence of negative impacts on family life, though there is also evidence of resilience and coping. Implications regarding the provision of services are discussed.
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