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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
What happens in the shock and denial stage?
There are intense emotions
Family is in shock and have a hard time accepting
What happens in the Adjustment stage?
There may be anger and guilt
Families could blame themselves
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"
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
What are some factors that can affect family adjustment?
Perception of the illness
Coping mechanisms
Any other stressors
Quality of the marital relationship
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
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