Psychological factors in children with cerebral palsy and their families

Abstract

Abstract. The aim of this article is to recognisepsychological problems in children with cerebral palsy and their families aswell as the necessities to provide psychological help without disturbing them.It addresses all areas of functioning of suchchildren and their families, coping mechanisms and the process of adjustment.It highlights the importance of acknowledging disability as a manifestation ofa person's ongoing adaptation to respective special needs, i.e. diverseconsequences of disability that are affecting every individual child regardingeducation, self-dependent life, establishing social roles and adaptation to thecharacteristics of the environment in which affected people are living. Key words: Child, cerebral palsy, family, coping,adjustment

Keywords

• Child, cerebral palsy, family, coping, adjustment

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