- Discuss the impact of disability on family life as outlines in Chapter 5 of Hanson & Lynch, Understanding Families. Be sure to discuss the facets of family life that you did not originally expect to be impacted by disability. Next, read the case study on page 107-108 in Hanson & Lynch. Research and discuss 2 local (local to you) programs and/or supports that may of assistance to this family.
- Describe what a family is, based on your own experiences and preconceived notion of the definition of family. Then compare this to some of the discussed families in Chapter 1 of Hanson & Lynch, Understanding Families. Chapter 2 outlines diversity in contemporary families and highlights many of the complex issues that may be easily overlooked.
- Discuss the theoretical perspectives for understanding families as outlined in Chapter 3 of Hanson & Lynch, Understanding Families. Compare and contract the perspectives presented. Which theoretical perspectives can you imagine utilizing more often? Least often? Why?
