From emotional crisis to empowerment: the journey of two mothers
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Article Title | From emotional crisis to empowerment: the journey of two mothers |
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ERA Journal ID | 6301 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Cain, Melissa (Author) and Fanshawe, Melissa (Author) |
Journal Title | Infants and Young Children: an interdisciplinary journal of special care practices |
Journal Citation | 34 (3), pp. 225-240 |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 2021 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0896-3746 |
1550-5081 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000194 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.lww.com/iycjournal/Fulltext/2021/07000/From_Emotional_Crisis_to_Empowerment__The_Journey.6.aspx |
Abstract | This article presents the experiences of 2 mothers whose children were born blind. It relates their journey moving from the grief experienced when presented with the unexpected challenges of supporting a child with special needs to a position of empowerment after gaining the necessary knowledge and skills to integrate into their new and reimagined lives. This research addresses the following question: 'What is the role of Early Intervention Specialists (EISs) in supporting parents of children with unexpected congenital blindness?' Using case study methodology, the authors interviewed 2 mothers in Australia, when their children were aged 5 years and again 5 years later to gather a longitudinal understanding of their interactions with EISs. These narratives underscore the critical importance of the specialized knowledge EISs provide in empowering caregivers to take control of their child's therapy needs and advocate for their full participation within educational contexts and the community. |
Keywords | blindness; early intervention; empowerment; parent-implemented intervention; vision impairment; children; mothers |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390407. Inclusive education |
390411. Special education and disability | |
390305. Professional education and training | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Australian Catholic University |
School of Education | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q665v/from-emotional-crisis-to-empowerment-the-journey-of-two-mothers
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