The study of disability and its clinical treatment has become exponentially more complex as ever more interventions are developed that increase the life span. Consequently, developmental challenges facing people with disabilities and their families change throughout a lifetime.Unlike other texts, which concentrate only on the childhood years, "Disability and the Family Life Cycle" covers the entire life span within the family context, emphasizing maturational issues, with each chapter focusing on a different period of life. "Disability and the Family Life Cycle" is the only book to cover such topics as adult sons and daughters with disabilities, the developmental needs of the disabled elderly, and the needs of spouses and siblings.

This popular clinical reference and text provides a multisystems perspective on childhood disability and its effects on family life. The volume examines how child, family, ecological, and sociocultural variables intertwine to shape the ways families respond to disability, and how professionals can promote coping, adaptation, and empowerment. Accessible and engaging, the book integrates theory and research with vignettes and firsthand reflections from family members. New to This Edition:
*Incorporates advances in research and counseling approaches.*Updated resources.
*Chapter on the challenges and opportunities of adulthood.
*Expanded coverage of disability pride, family diversity, and the role of fathers.