Respite Care for Families of Children and Adults with IDD
We are currently focusing our family research on experiences with respite care. Respite care refers to any temporary relief of caregiving duties. We have conducted surveys and interviews with caregivers about their experiences working with respite care providers in the past as well as their suggestions for topics to include in a respite care training curriculum for undergraduate students. Similarly, we have surveyed undergraduate students about their experience providing respite care and perceived gaps in understanding. Our community partner for this project is Family Empowerment, our local Department of Developmental Services family support center.