EDUC230 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
31 Oct 2017
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A timeline of roles and functions of families. Families as the cause of the child"s disability -- eugenics movement (1880-1950s: refrigerator moms. Families as founders of parent organizations and associations (1930s- 1950s: not getting any help from federal government. Families as developers of educational and service programs (1950s - 1960s) Families as recipients of professional"s decisions (1950s - 1970s: typically professionals said put your kid away -- because it is best for everyone (institutionalization) Families as teachers of their own children (1960s- late 1980s) Families as educational decision makers (mid 1970s - present) Families as collaborators (mid 1980s - present: changed from blame game to working together. Family functions: very complex, affection -- emotional commitments and displays of affection, emotional attachment. Self - esteem -- personal identity, self-worth, recognition of positive contributions: economics -- production and utilization of family income, daily care -- day to day survival needs -- shelter, food, health care, etc.
