Ordinary Families, Special Children, Third Edition

Download or read book Ordinary Families, Special Children, Third Edition written by Milton Seligman and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2009-02-23 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This popular clinical reference and text provides a multisystems perspective on childhood disability and its effects on family life. The volume examines how child, family, ecological, and sociocultural variables intertwine to shape the ways families respond to disability, and how professionals can promote coping, adaptation, and empowerment. Accessible and engaging, the book integrates theory and research with vignettes and firsthand reflections from family members.