Objective: To assess the challenges faced by caregivers of children with impairments of psychological functions (IPFs).
Method: Data came from the 2001 Participation and Activity Limitation Survey, a post-census national survey of people with disabilities residing in the 10 Canadian provinces. Interviews of caregivers of children aged 5 to 14 years with a disability (n = 3908) were conducted between September 2001 and January 2002.
Results: Caregivers of children with IPFs who are severely limited in their everyday activities were more likely to: need respite care; be refused a child care program or service; not receive health services for their children when needed; and …
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