Reports Summarize Developmental Disabilities Study Results from California State University Long Beach (Examining the Social Support Networks of Parents of Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities).

A study conducted at California State University Long Beach examined the social support networks of parents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The research found that parents of adults with IDD have few types of supporters within their networks, with varying levels of satisfaction with the support received. Positive spousal relationships were highlighted as significant in the social support networks of these parents, emphasizing the need to strengthen support networks, especially for families from marginalized groups. The study was peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by parents of adults with IDD. [Extracted from the article]