Scherer, N., Verhey, I., & Kuper, H. (2019). Depression and anxiety in parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PloS one, 14(7), e0219888. https://doi-org.cedarville.ohionet.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219888

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Many stressors of raising a child with an IDD are inherent. These include behavioral problems, high demands of caretakers, the stigma associated with being a parent to a child with an IDD, and financial strain. Consequently, parents of children may have an increased vulnerability to anxiety and depression.

Main Stressors of Parents of Children with IDD

Depression and anxiety in parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review and meta-analysis


Children with IDD experience trauma four times greater than those who do not have a IDD. Some issues include that they are marginalized, stigmatized, abused and bullied.

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