Explain how the identification of an individual as disabled affects the entire family. Include in your discussion the perspectives of parents, grandparents, and siblings.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Mothers: sense of being overwhelmed; concern for family relationships; often primary care-giver
Fathers: need to be actively involved; less emotional than mothers; attitude toward son or daughter with disability likely to influence entire family.
Siblings: exhibit wide range of adaptive responses; contingent on family dynamic (positive or negative); may experience self-esteem issues, resentment, survivor’s guilt
Grandparents: concern for their son/daughter as well as for grandchild with disability; can be stabilizing force for family; alternative caregivers provide assistance with daily routines
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