Research

Research

CanDo has been working in the West Midlands since 2011. We have helped mothers with complex needs with antenatal preparation, supported them through their births and helped them postnatally with looking after their babies. We work in combination with other services, ensuring as seamless a service as possible. See below for research relevant to our work.

Pearson, T., Stenfert Kroese, B. & Chaisty, F. (2019) Teaching young adults with intellectual disabilities about early parent-child attachment behaviours using an educational DVD

Brandaro, N. & Stenfert Kroese, B. (2018) Can adults with Asperger’s syndrome learn about positive attachment behaviors between parents and young babies through the use of a skill-training DVD?

Kaspar, P. and Stenfert Kroese,B. (2017) What makes a good mother? An IPA analysis of the views of women with learning disabilities

Castell, E., Stenfert Kroese, B. (2016) Midwives׳ Experiences of Caring for Women with Learning Disabilities - A Qualitative Study

Kaspar, P., Stenfert Kroese, B. (2015) What makes a good mother? An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Views of Women with Learning Disabilities

Cox, R., Stenfert Kroese, B. & Evans, R. (2015) Solicitors’ experiences of representing parents with intellectual disabilities in care proceedings: attitudes, influence and legal processes

Lewis, C, Stenfert Kroese, B. & O’Brien, A. (2015) Child and family social workers’ experiences of working with parents with intellectual disabilities.

McGarry, A., Stenfert Kroese, B., Cox, A. (2015) How Do Women with an Intellectual Disability Experience the Support of a Doula During Their Pregnancy, Childbirth and After the Birth of Their Child?

Darbyshire, L.V. & Stenfert Kroese, B. (2012) Psychological Well-Being and Social Support for Parents With Intellectual Disabilities: Risk Factors and Interventions

Cox, R., Stenfert Kroese, B. & McGarry, A. (2012) Pregnancy, birth and postnatal support for women with intellectual disabilities: The CanDo Doula model

Click here for the ResearchGate profile of our Director, Dr. Biza Stenfert Kroese

Training Resources

Being a Parent with Learning Difficulties

Fathers With Learning Disabilities

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Royal Holloway Training Films

Parenting and Mental Health

Experiences of a Mother With Asperger’s Syndrome