This study was designed to assess parent service requests and services used by parents of learning and behavior problem children. Special education teachers also estimated those services they perceived that parents needed. Results revealed that the needs of parents of behaviorally disordered and learning disabled children differed within and between groups. In addition, teachers perceived parents to have needs in excess of those they use or request. Implications of the present study are discussed in relation to teacher training and service delivery systems.
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