Nurhastuti, Kasiyati, Zulmiyetri, Irdamurni
Caring for a child with cerebral palsy can impact the quality of life of the parent. Raising a child with cerebral palsy is stressful for the parent because it requires intensive physical engagement, such as family counselling. Raising a child who has cerebral palsy creates fresh challenges for the whole family. Family counselling is a disability waiver service that includes counselling for the person and family members who serve as unpaid caregivers as identified in the individual plan of care. This study aimed to determine the needs of parents who have cerebral palsy children. The object of this research is 13 parents who have cerebral palsy children in Padang. A qualitative study was conducted utilising a grounded theory framework, with data collection through literature study, observation, and also using a questionnaire. The analysis tool used is explanatory research. © 2019, Primrose Hall Publishing Group.
Special Education Department, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
