摘要：This study aimed to investigate that parental care as a mediator for the value of children influenced the independence of children with down syndrome (DS). The subject of research were 57 children DS who have an IQ score at least 25, living with parents, have no motor disorders, both on the hands or feet. The research method used quantitative method. The data analized with path analysis. Results of the study found that parental care was proven to be the mediator for the value of children in influenced the independence of children with DS.
关键词：independence of children with down syndrome; parenting care; the value of children
