Discuss the negative effects a child with special needs may have on a family and ways professionals can support these families to minimize the negative effects
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Parents feel sorrow, depression, emotional rejection of the infant? Parents blame selves
for the problem or are overwhelmed by special needs? Financial stress may be greater? Siblings may experience more stress and receive less attention? Lack of positive responses from infant may make parent-infant interaction and attachment more difficult? Strength of negative effects usually increases with severity of disability. Suggestions for professional support will vary but should include providing social, emotional and financial supports focused on family strengths.
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What will be an ideal response?