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What are the three phases that families go through when having a child with special needs? |
1. Shock and denial 2. Adjustment 3. Reintegration and acknowledgment |
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What happens in the shock and denial stage? |
There are intense emotions Family is in shock and have a hard time accepting |
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What happens in the Adjustment stage? |
There may be anger and guilt Families could blame themselves |
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What happens in the reintegration and acknowledgment stage? |
Have realistic expectations for the child and integrate it into family life Illness is in proper perspective Day to day living Grieve the loss of a "healthy child" |
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What is chronic sorrow? |
It is periodic episodes of sorrow and grief that usually occur at predictable point in the child's life (learning to drive) There will be periods of acceptance mixed with periods of sorrow |
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What are some factors that can affect family adjustment? |
Perception of the illness Coping mechanisms Any other stressors Quality of the marital relationship |
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What are some positive outcomes for the siblings when they have a sibling with an illness? |
Bring them closer They have pride They become compassionate and understand They become independent |
