Author Question: Discuss the negative effects a child with special needs may have on a family and ways professionals ... (Read 55 times)

nevelica · **on:** Sep 11, 2018

Discuss the negative effects a child with special needs may have on a family and ways professionals can support these families to minimize the negative effects.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe the procedure used to assess the newborns readiness to enter the world.

What will be an ideal response?

rachel · **Reply #1 on:** Sep 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Parents feel sorrow, depression, emotional rejection of the infant Parents blame selves
for the problem or are overwhelmed by special needs Financial stress may be greater Siblings may experience more stress and receive less attention Lack of positive responses from infant may make parent-infant interaction and attachment more difficult Strength of negative effects usually increases with severity of disability. Suggestions for professional support will vary but should include providing social, emotional and financial supports focused on family strengths.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: The Apgar scale is used at one minute and five minutes after birth to assess the neonates readiness to be outside the womb. Vital signs such as heart rate, skin color, muscle tone, reflexes, and breathing are each rated on a scale of 0 to 2. A score of 4 or less indicates the baby needs immediate help.