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Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology
2016. Vol. 5, no. 1, 64–71
https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2016050108
ISSN: 2304-4977 (online)

Problems and strategies of assistance to families having children with developmental impairments

 
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Abstract

The article provides an overview of foreign publications, reports and studies on the issue of assistance to families, having a child with developmental disorders. The starting point of the review is to support the author's position that the family having a child with special needs is a family in need. Therefore, the present studies shift their focus from children with impairments to assistance that can be provided to their families through development of families’ coping strategies and utilization of family’s strong points. Evidence of this new approach, presented in a number of studies, are strong arguments in favor of family-centered early intervention services and programs that use the cross-sectoral and multidisciplinary approaches, in which the family plays a central role.

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Keywords: child with developmental disorders, family functioning, family resources, family-centered services, coping, family assistance program, principles of family support, family support program coordinator, resource coordinator.

Journal rubric: Medical Psychology

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OpenAlex trends: Family and Disability Support Research, Infant Development and Preterm Care, Family Support in Illness

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Family and Disability Support Research

This cluster of papers explores the impact of parenting stress on caregivers and families of children with developmental disabilities, particularly focusing on autism spectrum disorder. It delves into the challenges faced by parents, the well-being of caregivers, family quality of life, coping strategies, and support services available to address these stressors.

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Infant Development and Preterm Care

This cluster of papers focuses on the mortality, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and long-term sequelae of preterm birth, with an emphasis on interventions such as family-centered care and kangaroo mother care in neonatal intensive care units. It also explores the cognitive and behavioral outcomes, as well as the challenges associated with developmental surveillance and executive functioning in individuals born preterm.

Number of works: 75037  |  Total number of citations: 858484

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Family Support in Illness

This cluster of papers explores the impact of parental illness, particularly cancer, on children and families. It covers topics such as psychosocial impact, young carers, emotional and behavioral problems, support needs, and family functioning in the context of parental illness.

Number of works: 59445  |  Total number of citations: 433965

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Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2016050108

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For citation: Kabenina, I.P. (2016). Problems and strategies of assistance to families having children with developmental impairments. Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology, 5(1), 64–71. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2016050108

© Kabenina I.P., 2016

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Irina P. Kabenina, master degree student of the chair of child and family therapy faculty of counseling and clinical psychology, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: tour.it.ru@gmail.com

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