Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education
Abstract
This descriptive study sought to examine the resiliency factors families developed when faced with the challenges of raising a child manifesting a severe disability. The study compares and contrasts how families managed the additional responsibility and stress of raising a child with special needs. The study seeks to identify, the key characteristics present in resilient families allowing them to not just survive but thrive.
The study found that there is relationship between resilience and Socio Economic Status (SES). The study also found that having the time and the ability to reflect was key to reconfiguration, which is seen as crucial in the development of resilience. Once afforded this type of time the families reconstructed their vision of family, of disability and their child. Lastly, the study found that the development of resiliency was enhanced by the development of rhythm in the family. Rhythm is defined in this study as the establishment of consistent rules, rituals and routines.
Repository Citation
Knestrict, T.,
& Kuchey, D.
(2009).
"Welcome to Holland: Characteristics of Resilient Families Raising Children with Severe Disabilities",
Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education, 2
(4).
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