Exam 2 Review Flashcards
What is family ecology?
refers to all elements that make up the family unit
Components of family ecology
number of parents, number of children, socioeconomic status, family workloads, connectedness
What does a positive home environment cause?
family members participate in expected activities, sustaining a routine
Acceptance
siblings accept that there is a disability present
Forbearance
the way they deal with difficulties of disability
Joint activities
siblings doing things together
Private time
spending time alone
Social support
support from parents
Exchange experiences
siblings share experiences and learn from each other
Dealing w/ outside world
making sure people outside the family understand the sibling relationship
Mutual understanding
communication between siblings
Trust in well-being
knowing sibling w/ disability will be okay, sibling should NOT be primary guardian/caretaker
Parent-Surrogate sibling
fulfilling role of parent/caregiver
Estranged sibling
one of the most negative sibling relationships, non-disabled child receives nothing from parents and resents sibling
Bystander sibling
arm’s length relationship
Mediator sibling
siblings work together to mediate issues within the family ecology
Friend sibling
most positive sibling relationship, good partnership and understanding between siblings. disability isn’t really a factor within relationship
Results of parenting a disabled child
increased stress, increased involvement
Systematic issues of parenting a child with a disability
low accountability for daycare of disabled kids, children in trouble based on behavior, relying on under the table “daycare”, few government loans and agencies for support
Result of emotional/behavioral issues in school system
children isolated at school based on behavior, people with lower-level disabilities may be included, those with more severe disabilities excluded
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)
The K-12 system which educational services are provided under.
Components of IDEIA
Requires parent participation in developing educational programs for students with disabilities. States that schools must educate/have special ED programs. Policies differ based on school. Services can begin as early as birth and continue through age 21. Parents must consent to any services provided, regardless of if the child is 18 or not, or level of independence.
Transition planning
parent involvement in planning for their child’s life after their school career is over. Done through school in collaboration with families, community members, etc.
Respite care
short term, temporary care provided to people with disabilities in order for their families to take a break from the daily routine of caregiving
