Table I.
Characteristics of Mothers and Their Child with Disability (N = 195)
| Mean | SD | Frequency | Percentage (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother | ||||
| Age (years) | 37.6 | 6.5 | ||
| Married/cohabiting | 161 | 82.5 | ||
| Completed high school | 176 | 90.3 | ||
| Employed | 118 | 60.5 | ||
| Low-income family | 44a | 23.1 | ||
| Child with disability | ||||
| Age (years) | 7.92 | 4.72 | ||
| Gender (% males) | 138 | 70.8 | ||
| Child age at diagnosis | ||||
| Prenatal | 28 | 14.4 | ||
| Neonatal (<28 days) | 12 | 6.2 | ||
| Infant (<1 year) | 15 | 7.7 | ||
| Toddler (1–3 years) | 49 | 25.1 | ||
| Preschool (4–5 years) | 42 | 21.5 | ||
| School age (6–12 years) | 43 | 22.1 | ||
| Adolescent (13–17 years) | 6 | 3.1 | ||
| Diagnostic categories | ||||
| Developmental conditions | 107 | 55.7 | ||
| Physical/motor impairments | 12 | 6.3 | ||
| Mental health disorder | 36 | 18.8 | ||
| Sensory impairment | 4 | 2.1 | ||
| Complex health condition | 27 | 14.1 | ||
| Unconfirmed conditions | 6 | 3.1 |
aData are missing for five participants.