Support programs for parents of children with disabilities

Abstract

This paper deals with importance and position of upbringing of children with disabilities, and it gives a review of ten efficient, evidence-based, support programs created for parents of children with disabilities, which are used globally. Contemporary concept of children upbringing in general includes interaction between parents and children in a process of upbringing and participation of a child in its own development. In this regard, parents of children with disabilities need strong support targeted at strengthening their parental capacities and building special skills, considering their children's disabilities. There are no support programs for parents of children with disabilities in Serbia. Evidence-based and proven support programs for families and parents have to be provided, promoted and offered as constantly available support for parents and children with disabilities within the comprehensive and complex process of upbringing.

Keywords

• parental educational styles
• support programs
• upbringing
• parents
• children with disabilities