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Beginning with infancy and the diagnosis of congenital or early onset disabilities, this book identifies traditional developmental life stages for those with disabilities as well as the impact of disability at each of these periods. It then provides specific information for four different disabilities: Down's syndrome, visual impairment, cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Spinal cord injury at the young adult stage of development is also included. With this knowledge, the reader can determine expected age-appropriate activities and accomplishments as well as some adapted expectations. In keeping with a social work emphasis on strengths, the book is based on a social, rather than medical, model of disability. The information
Preschool: Two to Five Years
Preschool: Two to Five Years
The fact that Janie has spina bifida did not relieve her parents of the opportunity to experience a 4-year-olds' tantrums. She was quite adept at managing her braces and crutches and at manipulating those around her. When she stumbled getting into the car one day, her mother stood, waiting for her to get up. Janie's demands for help drew the attention of others in the parking lot and it was all her mother could do to remain calm, not giving in to the glares of the other adults nor to Janie's tantrum.
The major task for the preschool child is preparing for school. This requires developing physical abilities such as holding a pencil, throwing a ball, and ...
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