PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: STRESS AND SUPPORT

Journal Title: Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation - Year 2013, Vol 14, Issue 1

Abstract

Parents’ reactions, in the moment when they find out that their child is with developmental disabilities, are absolutely individual. A lot of parents need months, while some of them need years to face the fact that their child is with developmental disabilities. The state and the crises that arise are very hard to be prevented, however they could be overcomed by a good professional help and support. The aim of this research is to examine the stress level that the parents of these children experience as well as the support that they receive by the family and the local community. Thirty one parents of children with intellectual disabilities, cerebral paralysis and visual impairment have been inquired. The questionnaire referred to the way of communication between professionals and parents, the stress level that they experienced because of their child and the support they received from their close family and other family members, their friends and the local community. For parents, the most stressful thing is the moment of finding out their child’s developmental disabilities. The biggest support they receive from their partners and parents.

Authors and Affiliations

Natasha CHICHEVSKA JOVANOVA| Institute of Special Education and Rehabilitation Faculty of Philosophy Skopje, Macedonia, Daniela DIMITROVA RADOJICHIKJ| Institute of Special Education and Rehabilitation Faculty of Philosophy Skopje, Macedonia

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Natasha CHICHEVSKA JOVANOVA, Daniela DIMITROVA RADOJICHIKJ (2013). PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: STRESS AND SUPPORT. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation, 14(1), 7-19. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-7914