“As They Are A Part of Israel”: The Meaning Attributed to Caregiving of People with Mental Developmental Disability in the Ultra-Orthodox Society – Opportunities and Challenges in Culturally-Sensitive Intervention Catalog # 890-93-2018| Other Authors: Amit Zriker
This work was supported by a grant from Shalem Fund Families of people with intellectual developmental disabilities in the ultra-Orthodox society may experience damage to their image and prestige, and may therefore keep the disability a secret from their environment. This study examined the meaning given to caring for children with IDD from three perspectives: fathers, mothers, and social workers. The study shows the importance of implementing a culture-sensitive intervention ...