The key concepts that are focused on in Chapter 6 relate to the dynamics of a family that consists of a child with disabilities. There are many relationships that form from the moment the child is born. The child’s extended family normally consists of parents, siblings and grandparents, but can also include foster parents. Religious beliefs, cultural viewpoints, and socioeconomic prominence all have some type of influence on these relationships. The family unit plays a vital role in the raising and supporting of a child born with disabilities. Children that are born with disabilities such as physical, behavioral, or cognitive present difficult situations for families to deal with. The way the family responds to the child is often expressed
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During the preparatory measures that lay the foundation of these professionals and their career path, these individuals will encounter and experience satisfying relationships with family members. By doing so, it gives the professional an inside view into the understanding of the family dynamics and their roles as primary care giver and teachers, as well as experienced sources of awareness of the child’s disability. Due to these experiences, professionals have become a valuable asset to the challenges parents face and have acquired skills that supply a foundation of support in the home environment of the child and family. Developing a strong base of support for the family by supplying resources and services to create a nurturing environment is one of many contributions that can be made toward the stability of a strong home environment. Based upon my experience in education, in order to apply this content to a classroom and instruction I need to have a clear and concise picture of the family dynamic between the family members and the child with disabilities. By forming a relationship with the family, who can offer knowledgeable information of the child’s individual needs, I will be equipped to supply the best form of support that can be offered. Collaboration between family members and a professional support system will help build the respect and trust needed between both parties in order to accomplish this goal (Hardman, Drew, & Egan,
During the preparatory measures that lay the foundation of these professionals and their career path, these individuals will encounter and experience satisfying relationships with family members. By doing so, it gives the professional an inside view into the understanding of the family dynamics and their roles as primary care giver and teachers, as well as experienced sources of awareness of the child’s disability. Due to these experiences, professionals have become a valuable asset to the challenges parents face and have acquired skills that supply a foundation of support in the home environment of the child and family. Developing a strong base of support for the family by supplying resources and services to create a nurturing environment is one of many contributions that can be made toward the stability of a strong home environment. Based upon my experience in education, in order to apply this content to a classroom and instruction I need to have a clear and concise picture of the family dynamic between the family members and the child with disabilities. By forming a relationship with the family, who can offer knowledgeable information of the child’s individual needs, I will be equipped to supply the best form of support that can be offered. Collaboration between family members and a professional support system will help build the respect and trust needed between both parties in order to accomplish this goal (Hardman, Drew, & Egan,