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Running head: COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES
COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES
Name of Student:
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COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES
Answer number 1.
The parent of the child with special needs may experience range of emotions which
includes anger, grief, anxiety, depression and denial (Moses, 2002). There is the need to teach
the parents to manage anger and grief. As a teacher, I will work by showing them respect and
being calm in my practice with these parents. I will also listen to their concern and be proactive
towards them. This will help to manage their emotions and will promote their emotional
wellbeing (IRISCENTER, 2019).
Answer number 2.
The three different role associated with the parents of special child that are unlike the
normal character of parenting:
1. As special child have different behaviour and character, the parents play role of a mentor
where they help their children with daily living activities like eating and bathing (Beach
Center on Disability, 2007).
2. The special child also have different emotions which may distress the parents. Due to
this, the parents may play aggressive role and does not show the character to support and
motivate the child (Lim, 2008).
3. It is evident that, parents with special needs show more care, concern and empathy than
the other parents of normal child (Beach Center on Disability, 2007).
Answer number 3.
Concern with the case study, Reese’s mother is experiencing following stressors: