From emotional crisis to empowerment : The journey of two mothers
Journal article
Cain, Melissa and Fanshawe, Melissa. (2021). From emotional crisis to empowerment : The journey of two mothers. Infants and Young Children: an interdisciplinary journal of special care practices. 34(3), pp. 225-240. https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000194
Authors | Cain, Melissa and Fanshawe, Melissa |
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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 |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Infants and Young Children: an interdisciplinary journal of special care practices |
Journal citation | 34 (3), pp. 225-240 |
Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
ISSN | 0896-3746 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1097/IYC.0000000000000194 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85107521080 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 225-240 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | Jul 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 05 Aug 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8w733/from-emotional-crisis-to-empowerment-the-journey-of-two-mothers
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