In what ways can culture affect a family’s reaction to a child with a disability? Give examples of your answer
What will be an ideal response?
Students should touch on the following basic points and may provide examples from their own experience:
• Cultural heritage may influence how a family perceives a child born with a disability, but it is important to look at the family rather than assume a stereotype.
• If the family practices a religion, the values of the religion may affect the family’s reactions, particularly in terms of guilt or fate.
• The central principle is to view each family as an individual unit to ascertain what meaning family members ascribe to the illness or disability.
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Children who have healthy emotional attachments with parents and other adults
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.