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Loving The Family “Being disabled is close as you’ll come to being invisible”-Bill Golfus. By: Phaivan Nameesai Spring 2008. Objectives:. By the end of this lecture you will have a better understanding of: Disability Impact it has Guilt Family Resources. Why learn about disability???.
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LovingThe Family“Being disabled is close as you’ll come to being invisible”-Bill Golfus By: Phaivan Nameesai Spring 2008
Objectives: • By the end of this lecture you will have a better understanding of: • Disability • Impact it has • Guilt • Family Resources
Why learn about disability??? • It can change one’s view on disability • View disability in a different angle
Disability: A family affair • All family members are affected • Systems theory help professional better understand with the rehabilitation process
Guilt • Parents • Self blame
Impact on Family • Parent of a child with a progressive disability experience great marital stress • Affected family communications • Difficult
Age of Onset: Impact on the family • Disablement occurs during childhood • Many divorce have been attributed to differing level of acceptance • Disabled children • Cultural characteristics
The Marital Family: Maintaining an Established Marriage • Impact marriages • If marriage survives the initial shock • Harmony is skin deep “Disability is one hell of a test of love!”
Summary • There is always guilt or someone to blame for something • The affects of a person with disability is not alone. It impacts all family members. • Affects on parents, spouse, siblings • Can determine if a marriage is stable or time for change