Mothers' voices: Coping with their children's initial disability diagnosis |
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Authors: | Ann Bingham Vivian I Correa Jennifer J Huber |
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Institution: | 1. University of Nevada, Reno;2. University of North Carolina at Charlotte;3. Arizona Department of Education |
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Abstract: | For parents of infants and toddlers receiving a diagnosis of disability, a variety of responses may result. Yet, little is known about the specific ways families cope with the initial diagnosis. This qualitative study investigated 6 mothers' memories of their children's diagnoses. Mothers described their use of both palliative strategies (denying, questioning, and wishful thinking) and problem‐solving strategies (searching for information, seeking social support, reframing, and seeking spiritual support) to cope with their children's initial diagnoses. The results of this study may improve professionals' understanding of parents' need for information and support at the time of initial diagnosis. |
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