Abstract

This paper aims to review the literature related to support on families in caring for children with disabilities in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic search of studies published between 1994 to 2022 in American Academy of Pediatrics, Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Routledge, SAGE Online, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis Online, Humanities and Social Sciences Collections, Wiley Online Library and Health Collections was undertaken to examine the support and challenges faced by families in caring for children with disabilities. 

Findings – Studies shown that family members faced a lack of psychological and structural support in caring for children with disabilities. This has led to a variety of issues and challenges including social exclusion, stigma and discrimination, lack of guidance in education and challenges in healthcare settings for children with disabilities. Addressing these issue and challenges is fundamental in ensuring these children social, physical and mental needs are being met thus allowing them to grow into an outstanding individual.  Originality/value – This paper is currently not under consideration, in press or published elsewhere. Functioning teamwork and collaboration between various agencies by increasing psychological and structural support for families and children with disabilities could can reduce negative implications on families and children with disabilities and alleviate their social functioning and well-being as well.