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Peer reviewedCostello, Audrey – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1988
Genetic diseases in children present difficulties to the children themselves and to their families. This article reviews the features of genetic disease, stresses surrounding diagnosis, difficulties associated with each developmental stage, other sources of psychosocial stress on the family (e.g., finances, hospitalization, placement decisions),…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Congenital Impairments, Coping, Emotional Adjustment
Wasserman, Burt G. – 1999
This workbook is designed to help children deal with issues they might be forced to confront because of certain circumstances in their lives. These are often tough issues that deal with strong emotions. Children who are hurting emotionally often have to deal with life issues before they have attained the developmental level where they would…
Descriptors: Adoption, Affective Behavior, Anger, Anxiety
