Already Knew

Already Knew

1. makes life more difficult

2. families might be afraid because they are not being informed

3. Learned

   • Questions
     • Emotions
       • Main Ideas
         • the disability comes with responsibilities and disruptions to a families routine
         • Parents and families of children with disabilities need lots of information and resources and have special needs and concerns.
         • having a child with a disability can make you feel very alone and isolated
         • Most families with a child with a disability have the sam satisfaction with childrearing as families without.
       • trepidation
       • Stress
       • pleasure
       • saisfaction
       • joy
       • Isolated
     • Are there government services to help with the high costs of raising a child with a disability?
     • Can joining a group of parents with children who have similar disabilities benefit parents by sharing information?
     • How do families deal with the stress and all the new people and info in their lives?
     • The Impact of Disabilities on Families
   • The more severe the condition the more severe the stress is that the family endures.
   • research today is beginning to focus on the positive impact as well to create a more balanced vision
   • There are many support resources for parents to access to manage the stress and share their concerns.

4. feel guilt and shame