Support services to families of children with disabilities have previously been documented. While the effectiveness and consequences of some support strategies have been defined, their comparison remains problematic primarily because of the diversified existing definitions. The present study aimed to elaborate...
Children with learning disabilities not only cope with the disability itself but often misunderstanding of the disability. People may think that their lack of concentration is due to laziness, for example. They may believe that their impulsivity is linked to rudeness or feelings that their...
As you work with students with learning disabilities, you will encounter all types of parents. Many will have spent hours researching their child’s disability and are prepared to advocate for their needs. But you’ll also work with parents of newly-diagnosed children who are still trying to u...
(2009). How is taking care of caregivers of children with disabilities related to academic achievement? Child & Youth Care Forum, 38, 91-102.Barnard-Brak L. & Thomson D. (2009) How is taking care of caregivers of children with disabilities related to aca- demic achievement? Child & Youth...
Certain groups of children are known to be particularly vulnerable to violence, and this includes children with disabilities [18, 19]. Childhood disability is common – about one in 20 children have a disability worldwide [20]. Globally, UNICEF estimates that up to 150 million children aged 0...
And there's even a second life for Bryce Young with the Carolina Panthers, who may have lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime, but seem to be heading in the right direction. So Ben Solak joins us to tell us what he watched - and handicap the NFL's MVP race as the season ...
Often, when an adult and a child look at a social situation, they don’t see the same picture. Children with a learning disability may see something completely different altogether. These kids may need extra structure and support to learn more effective problem-solving skills so that they don...
Do you find yourself saying “yes” to your children when you really want to say “not today,”“I can’t swing it,” or just plain “no?” Does your child over-stretch or over-commit because s/he can’t seem to say no? Perhaps you or your child is what my next guest...
The main goal of the study was to analyze the effects of services on the quality of life to those families. The specific research questions were: Participants The participants were 358 parents of children with disabilities who used the community-based services. All parents who were included in ...
No parent expects to have a child with a disability. Parents nearly always act strongly to the birth of a disabled child. It is important to consider their...