Brief online surveys to monitor and evaluate facilitated peer support groups for caregivers of children with special needs

There have been few systematic evaluations of experiences of participating in peer support groups for parents and other caregivers of children with special needs. In Australia, facilitated groups are available to caregivers in community settings, through a nationally funded program, MyTime. Mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and evaluation have not yet been instituted.

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Year of publication:	2015
Authors:	Wynter, Karen ; Hammarberg, Karin ; Sartore, Gina-Maree ; Cann, Warren ; Fisher, Jane
Published in:	Evaluation and Program Planning. - Elsevier, ISSN 0149-7189. - Vol. 49.2015, C, p. 70-75
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Peer support groups \| Parents of children with special needs \| Monitoring and evaluation \| Disability \| Caregiver

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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