A questionnaire which asked for opinions on various service-related topics was developed based on a review of American literature on the wishes, desires, and satisfaction of parents of individuals with moderate, severe, and profound disabilities. The questionnaire was translated into German and given to parents of children with mental disabilities or developmental delays between one and ten years who resided in Salzburg, Austria. Over 100 parents responded, expressing views about areas of instruction, placement, support services, type of involvement in school programs, importance of information, and present and future concerns. Results were discussed in light of how they paralleled the views of American parents contained in the research literature and how they were influenced by Austrian socio-cultural values.
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