Lifespan Perspectives on the Family and Disability
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Author Description
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.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the multifaceted impact of disability on family dynamics and the developmental trajectory of children with special needs across the lifespan. Authors Judy O. Berry and Michael L. Hardman utilize a systems-theory framework to analyze how families function as interactive units, balancing individual needs with the collective demands of caregiving. The work synthesizes clinical observations and educational research to provide a comprehensive guide for navigating the intersection of family life, community support, and institutional systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the family as an interactive system and its adaptation to stress.
- Strategies for effective communication and collaboration between parents, educators, and therapists.
- Examination of developmental milestones from early childhood through the transition to adulthood.
- Practical insights into managing day-to-day challenges and navigating school and community resources.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The subject matter points to a foundational, interdisciplinary resource intended for practitioners and families seeking a structured understanding of disability within the domestic sphere. Its focus on the lifespan perspective suggests a comprehensive, clinical approach that remains accessible to both academic and professional audiences.
Page Count:
288
Publication Date:
1997-10-24
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205193951
ISBN-13:
9780205193950
Psychology
Education
Sociology
Special Education
Family Studies
Longevity
People with Disabilities
