Supporting military children with special needs during parental deployment

This case study reviewed the current research regarding methods of supporting children during the deployment of a family member both at home and in school. It discusses a single case study of a military family with two children, a preschooler with disabilities and his younger sister, prior to and during the deployment of the father. Qualitative data was obtained from family interviews and observations and examining their family functioning , dynamics, experiences, and the strategies they used to support their children during the deployment. This case study compares and contrasts the family's strategies and unique experiences with the limited research available on this topic.