Children with Special Needs: An Overview of Knowledge on Disability

Description

There can be a lack of understanding of the vulnerable situation of children with disabilities and their families, even among professional caregivers whose mission is to protect the health and wellbeing of these children. Their respectful treatment should include knowledge, empathy, humanity, and an open and sympathetic dialogue. This book provides an overview of knowledge and literature review of children and adolescents with special care needs that contribute to the respect and understanding of children with disabilities and their families. It also explains possible reasons for different outcomes in research studies and why there is a lack of knowledge in some areas concerning these children.  Research on children with disabilities is considerable but often can be difficult to access on many levels, which means it does not always benefit those who need this knowledge. This compact book addresses this by presenting the international research in the field in an understandable way for people who work with children with disabilities and their families. The authors provide a broad picture of the background, reality of life, opportunities for professional help and support, as well as outlook of these children and families. Among the topics covered:The Health and Well-being of Children with DisabilitiesThe Health and Well-being of RelativesOccupationOn the Road to AdulthoodChildren with Special Needs: An Overview of Knowledge on Disability is pertinent reading for students in all areas of health care (including nursing and psychology), social work, sociology, and education aimed at children and young people. The text also would be of interest to those who practice in these areas and/or encounter children with disabilities in their daily work. Preface Acknowledgment Contents About the Authors Background Introduction Definitions and Prevalence Previous Research Stress and Treatment References The Health and Well-being of Children with Disabilities Case Physical Health of Children with Disabilities Family-Oriented Care Orofacial Health of Children with Disabilities Mental Health/Illness in Children with Disabilities References The Health and Well-being of Relatives Case Parents Siblings Grandparents References Occupation Case School and Education Recreation for Children with Disabilities Relief, Support, and Assistance References On the Road to Adulthood Case Transition Inclusion, Exclusion, and Risk Behaviors References When Something Happens Case Neglect and Abuse Deaths References Index