EEX 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Respite Care, Day Care

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

Document Summary

Depends how well family works as a unit. Recognition of disability can be influenced by past experiences. Religious beliefs are an important part of how disabilities are considered. Families assimilate information about disability to develop perceptions and understandings of a disability. Family ecology- refers to all elements that make up a family unit. (socioeconomic status, relationships etc. ) Deals with extended family, parent relationships, general circumstances such as unemployment/poverty. Results in a positive family climate, allows family members to participate in expected, routine (important element) activities. Siblings experience a range of emotional responses. Parents with children with disabilities report greater levels of stress. Some service organizations report frequent requests for respite care from parents of children with disabilities. Day care concerns are complicated by the presence of disability. Parents of children with disabilities have added concerns when seeking day care. Learning problems can result in additional stressors related to school experiences.