Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Impact on the Well-Being of Primary Caregivers
Keywords:
Children, Early intervention, Intellectual disability, Well-beingAbstract
Caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities experience mental, psychological, and social challenges, yet relatively limited research has examined these effects on their health and well-being. This paper adopts a literature review approach to gather information from peer-reviewed journals, online books, and reports from the last ten years. A total of 32 literature sources met the inclusion criteria. Research evidence shows the impact of early childhood intervention on the mental, psychological, and social well-being of primary caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities. The successful strategies to enhance caregiver well-being include early intervention programs that incorporate stress management, counselling, mental health support services, workplace flexibility, and financial support initiatives for caregivers. The findings indicate that caregiver well-being is a critical factor in the effectiveness of interventions for children with intellectual disabilities It is recommended that policies and programs that support family-centered early interventions be designed.
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