What affects defensive responding?: Investigating the effects of parental stress, knowledge, and family empowerment on defensive response in Latinx families of children with disabilities.
AbstractObjectivesMethodsResultsConclusionsLatinx families of children with disabilities often experience high parental stress, limited knowledge of special education, and systemic barriers, leading to defensive responding—emotional reactivity and resistance—that hinders family-school collaboration....
| Published in: | International Journal of Developmental Disabilities pp. 1 - 12 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Aug2025
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