UNDERSTANDING AND HELPING FAMILIES WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL AND NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SPECIAL NEEDS

Authors
TAYLOR EH
Citation
Eh. Taylor, UNDERSTANDING AND HELPING FAMILIES WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL AND NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SPECIAL NEEDS, The Pediatric clinics of North America, 42(1), 1995, pp. 143-151
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
The Pediatric clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
00313955
Volume
42
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
143 - 151
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-3955(1995)42:1<143:UAHFWN>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Children with persistent neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric probl ems have extensive treatment, care, and community service needs. The c hild's disabilities can create new responsibilities, emotions, roles, and goals for the family. This article provides a framework for identi fying and categorizing children with special needs. In addition, metho ds for assessing the family's psychoeducational, social, and emotional concerns are presented.