Lifespan Perspectives on the Family and Disability
Author | : Judy O. Berry |
Publisher | : Allyn & Bacon |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015039880250 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Lifespan Perspectives on the Family and Disability written by Judy O. Berry and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1998 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do families cope, adapt, and grow through the challenge of living with a child with a disability? How do family members nurture and support the developmental journey to adulthood? When a child has a disability, it affects the parents and other family members as individuals, the family as a system, and the parental role. This book examines the questions above as it focuses on understanding families and addressing communication and collaboration between family members. Topics include: the family as an interactive unit, stress, coping, day-to-day issues, the family within the community, the early childhood years, schools, and more. Parents, educators, and therapists.