Research is examined which pertains to the use of family members in interventions with children having severe handicaps. First, interventions addressing inappropriate behavior are reviewed and then skill acquisition research is discussed. In general, evidence to date suggests that family members can be effective interventionists. Some critical issues are discussed including the child focus of the literature, generality, measurement, and cost-effectiveness. Implications for further research are delineated.
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