Predictors of family burden in families caring for children with special needs

Having a child with special needs has significant impact on family life. While adapting to this new situation, parents often face difficulties related the care of their children, relations, and financial situation. The present study examined differences between burden spousal support perceived by mothers fathers children investigated predictors support. A total 394 disabilities (197 couples) from large urban city in Northern Turkey participated survey study. Results showed differed significantly couples. Mothers had higher lower comparison fathers. Moreover, predicted Implications relation services offered families along recommendations for future research area are discussed.