EEX 2000 Lecture Notes - Clan Home, Respite Care

• School: University of Florida
• Department: Education - Special Education, School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies
• Course: EEX 2000
• Professor: Penny Cox

Document Summary

We will use the term family climate to refer to the general atmosphere in the home. Family climate can depends upon how well the family works as a unit. Recognition of disability can be influenced by past experiences. Religious beliefs are often an important part of how families consider disability. Families assimilate info about disability to develop perceptions and understanding of disability. People have expectations of routine and consistency. Without routine, we find that our lives can be chaotic. Families must find ways to incorporate their disabled family member into the routine. (culture) (religion) (social expectations) Experience, knowledge, and beliefs influence perceptions of disabilities. What is believed about personhood (collective or independent?) What is perceived as normal (expectations of behavior and socializing) What is believed about equality (is everyone supposed to be the same, do the. Family ecology that results in positive family climate allows family members to participate in expected activities. Many factors affect ability to sustain routines.