Family Life Cycle Web Lecture

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Family Life Cycle : 

Family Life Cycle Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities *You may have to press the space bar to move from slide to slide.

Family Life Cycle Theory : 

Family Life Cycle Theory How a family changes over time. Consists of ‘stages’ through which families progress Certain developmental tasks are evident in each stage Periods of transition occur when families move from one stage to the next Disability affects the way families progress through these stages.

Birth & Early Childhood : 

Birth & Early Childhood When the child has a disability, parents are… Discovering and coming to terms with disability Prenatal; at birth; and early childhood diagnosis Grief process? Learning about and participation in early childhood services Often first interaction with professionals specializing in the area of disability Gaps exist in stated policy and practice.

Childhood : 

Childhood When the child has a disability, parents are… Developing a vision for the future Great expectations Freedom to dream Developing a Perspective on the Appropriateness of Inclusion for their Child What inclusion ‘is’ varies from person to person Parents often have to fight for inclusion

Adolescence : 

Adolescence When the child has a disability, parents are… Dealing with their child’s sexuality Unaware of changing needs or unwilling to deal with these needs Afraid of exploitation and abuse Helping children become independent Self-Determination Self-Advocacy

Adulthood : 

Adulthood When the child has a disability, parents are… Helping identify post-secondary educational programs and supports Advanced degrees Continuing education Accessing supported employment and supported living options

What is supported employment? : 

What is supported employment? Competitive work in integrated work settings for individuals with severe handicaps for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred, or for individuals for whom competitive employment has been interrupted or intermittent as a results of a severe disability, and who because of their handicap need ongoing support services to perform such work.

What is supported living? : 

What is supported living? People, regardless of their disabilities, should live in the community where they want, with whom they want, for as long as they want, with whatever supports they need to make that happen. Individuals are not required to have certain skills before living in a certain place.

Three Dimensions of Adulthood : 

Three Dimensions of Adulthood Autonomy Self-sufficiency Self-determination Completeness Membership Citizenship Affiliation Change