The birth of a disabled child is a critical event that places all the members of the family in a condition of great vulnerability. When talking about families with a dis- abled child, attention is usually focused on the parents. Siblings tend to play a marginal role, as shown in the referred literature, in this specific field of investiga- tion. Communicating diagnosis to siblings means involving them in the process of family change, making them active players rather than “spectators” in their own “existential niche”. Communication of diagnosis is a delicate, continuous process that has to be tackled appropriately, using targeted words and educational actions. Children need help in accepting and welcoming their disabled sibling, with all his/her characteristics (and deficits), through a balanced, pondered approach that includes both the dimension of co-development and the acknowledgement of problematic situations.
Caldin, R., & Cinotti, A. (2016). Living with disability. Taking care of siblings. RICERCHE DI PEDAGOGIA E DIDATTICA, 11(3), 1-16.
Citazione: | Caldin, R., & Cinotti, A. (2016). Living with disability. Taking care of siblings. RICERCHE DI PEDAGOGIA E DIDATTICA, 11(3), 1-16. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | No | |
Titolo: | Living with disability. Taking care of siblings | |
Autori: | Caldin, R; Cinotti, A | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2016 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | RICERCHE DI PEDAGOGIA E DIDATTICA | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.6092/issn.1970-2221/6442 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
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