Opinions and Viewpoints from Parents of Disabled Children

Abstract

This study is realized in Albania, aimed; promoting the development of a positive climate inside disabled children’ families, which might be able to improve their capacities. Therefore, the paper is aimed at highlighting the specific needs of parents and of their disabled children, so that they might acknowledge and manage stress, as well as at presenting some prevention and intervention practices related to the difficulties encountered while growing a disabled child. The survey provides us with important data on how parents react to the first diagnosing of their child, how do they managed emotions, what is the impact of a disabled child in their family, what are the expectations and how is the collaboration with professionals working? The main purpose of the survey is to distinguish those aiding means, which families perceive as necessary. The answers shall serve as a joining bridge between professionals who deal with disabled children and their families.

DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2014.v4n6p551