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

The systemic approach used by the authors allows them to examine the impact of a special child on each member of the family system and to highlight the stages of adaptation to traumatic circumstances. Family members who have coped with severe experiences and emotionally accepted a child with developmental disorders note that, despite numerous difficulties, there have been positive changes in their lives: the family has become more united, there is more mutual love and care, and the family members themselves have changed personally and have become stronger. The book is intended for psychologists, educators, defectologists, state social protection organizers, and those involved in the rehabilitative and educational support of 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 questions of assistance to these children.