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The importance of family: a case report
- Authors:
- BERNARD Sarah H., GRATTON Suzannah, MOMCILOVIC Natasa
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 4(1), March 2010, pp.17-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article, describing a case study of a young person with a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with co-morbid physical health problems, highlights the importance of the role of the family in supporting a young person with a developmental disability. The authors outline how the patient’s family have coped with a number of events in her life, ensuring that she has always had their support and understanding, and at the time of transition there is a risk of failure to understand the complexities of the role of the family in CR's life. In conclusion the authors suggest that families can essentially act as behavioural therapists, as long as they are given the necessary professional support, and that the families should always be involved with transitional planning.