Homeward bound: Exploring the motives of mothers who brought their offspring with intellectual disabilities home from residential settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frances R VereijkenSanne A H GiesbersAndrew JahodaPetri J C M EmbregtsPublished in: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID (2021)
The mothers experienced a strong sense of wanting to do what was best for their offspring with intellectual disabilities during COVID-19. The study provides insight into why mothers remain involved in the care for their offspring and the complexity of navigating lifelong care responsibilities.