Ordinary Families, Special Children. A Systemic Approach to Supporting Children with Developmental Disorders

The systemic approach used by the authors allows them to consider the impact of a special child on each member of the family system and to identify the stages of adaptation to traumatic circumstances. Family members who have coped with heavy experiences and emotionally accepted a child with developmental disorders note that, despite numerous difficulties, positive changes have occurred in their lives: the family has become more cohesive, there is more mutual love and care, and the family members themselves have changed personally and become stronger. This book is intended for psychologists, teachers, special educators, organizers of state social protection and rehabilitative-educational support for people with special needs, social advocates, and students of relevant faculties. It will also be useful for the relatives of special children and anyone interested in issues related to helping these children.