Raising a Child of Color with Developmental Disability: Systematic Review

Abstract

Parenting a child of color with a developmental disability presents unique challenges for parents. We address those challenges in this review paper as they cohere around three major themes: the parental appraisal of their child's disability, social stigma, and lack of resources and help for their children. We conclude the review paper with suggestions on how researchers, educators, and practitioners might work with parents raising children of color with developmental disabilities.