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Challenges of Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Psychological, Social, Economic, and Educational Perspectives

Author(s) Dr. Sanjay Uttamrao Makh, Prof. Dr. Deepa Milind Balkhande
Country India
Abstract Parents of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience a wide range of challenges that affect their psychological well-being, social relationships, economic stability, and overall quality of life. Intellectual disability is a lifelong developmental condition requiring continuous care, supervision, specialized education, and rehabilitation services. Although advances in medicine, education, and disability legislation have improved opportunities for persons with disabilities, parents remain the primary caregivers and continue to shoulder substantial responsibilities. These responsibilities frequently lead to chronic stress, anxiety, depression, financial hardship, social isolation, and uncertainty regarding the future of their children.
The present paper examines the multidimensional challenges encountered by parents of children with intellectual disabilities through an extensive review of existing literature and policy documents. The study adopts a descriptive research design based entirely on secondary data collected from books, peer-reviewed journals, government publications, reports of international organizations, and disability-related legislation. The review highlights the influence of stigma, discrimination, inadequate healthcare services, limited educational opportunities, insufficient rehabilitation facilities, and poor implementation of welfare schemes on the lives of caregivers. Particular attention is given to the Indian context, where cultural beliefs, limited awareness, and unequal access to services continue to create barriers to inclusion.
The paper further discusses the role of inclusive education, community participation, family-centred rehabilitation, counselling services, governmental initiatives, and non-governmental organizations in improving the quality of life of both parents and children with intellectual disabilities. It emphasizes that disability should be viewed from a rights-based and social inclusion perspective rather than solely through the traditional medical model. Strengthening social support systems, increasing public awareness, expanding rehabilitation services, and ensuring effective implementation of disability policies are essential for reducing caregiver burden and promoting social justice.
The paper concludes that collaborative efforts involving families, educators, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and civil society are indispensable for creating an inclusive society where children with intellectual disabilities and their families can live with dignity and equal opportunities.
Keywords Intellectual disability, parents, caregiver burden, parental stress, social stigma, inclusive education, rehabilitation, disability policies.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-09-16
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