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Book Synopsis
This book synthesizes research from a wide variety of disciplines to help developmental and family psychologists support families of children with disabilities and address the many challenges and stressors that these families face.

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“This book will be a very valuable resource for all of those professionals who treat, counsel, or engage in therapy with families of children with developmental disabilities” - PsycCRITIQUES®

Table of Contents

Preface

  1. Introduction
  2. Initial Experience and Reactions
  3. Stress, Coping, and Growth
  4. Family Change and Reorganization
  5. Medical Issues and Medical Professionals
  6. Special Education, Inclusion, and Advocacy
  7. Social Exclusion and Social Support
  8. Developmental Disabilities Through the Life Span
  9. Life Challenges and Life Stories
  10. Death and Bereavement
  11. Clinical Implications
  12. Conclusions and Future Directions

References

Index

About the Author

Families of Children With Developmental

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      Publisher American Psychological Association
      Published 15 June 2013
      ISBN-13 9781433813290
      978-1433813290
      ISBN-10 1433813297

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book synthesizes research from a wide variety of disciplines to help developmental and family psychologists support families of children with disabilities and address the many challenges and stressors that these families face.

      Trade Review
      “This book will be a very valuable resource for all of those professionals who treat, counsel, or engage in therapy with families of children with developmental disabilities” - PsycCRITIQUES®

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      1. Introduction
      2. Initial Experience and Reactions
      3. Stress, Coping, and Growth
      4. Family Change and Reorganization
      5. Medical Issues and Medical Professionals
      6. Special Education, Inclusion, and Advocacy
      7. Social Exclusion and Social Support
      8. Developmental Disabilities Through the Life Span
      9. Life Challenges and Life Stories
      10. Death and Bereavement
      11. Clinical Implications
      12. Conclusions and Future Directions

      References

      Index

      About the Author

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