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Types of Family: Types of Family Nuclear Family
Extended Family
Single-parent Family
Reconstituted Family
Characteristics of Contemporary American Families: Characteristics of Contemporary American Families Diversity is the norm
Marrying, having children later
Higher divorce rates
More single-parent families
More remarriages/ reconstituted families
More births to single moms/ decline in birth rate
Higher family incomes
Family Systems Perspective: Family Systems Perspective Not child-focused
All members are equally important
Components of family-centered practice: Components of family-centered practice Focus on family
Emphasis on mutual respect and teamwork
Organize assistant to individual family needs
Consider family strengths, talents, resources, attributes and aspirations
Address family needs holistically (all members)
Give families information in supportive manner
Recognize that there are typical family reactions
Deliver services without disrupting family integrity and routine
Reactions to Raising a Child with a Disability: Reactions to Raising a Child with a Disability Confronting Phase
Shock
Denial
Anxiety
Guilt
Adjusting Phase
Depression
Anger
Acceptance
Adapting Phase
Life-cycle changes
Realistic planning
Adjusting expectations
Strategies to promote Family Empowerment : Strategies to promote Family Empowerment Involve families in planning
Personalize contacts between helpers and families
Networking with other families
Child-care and transportation
Offer variety of activities
Focus on prevention of risk factors
Advocate for collaborative community services
Collaborative Teaming: Collaborative Teaming Common goal or set of goals to which all parties agree
Agreement on strategies for achieving each goal
Commitment to meaningful interactions, individual skill development, and task completion
Commitment to positive interdependence
Commitment to system of decision making and accountability