British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 49(2), 2021, pp.247-258.
Publisher:
Wiley
This paper describes a study exploring the parental response to the diagnosis of their child's developmental disability. A classic grounded theory methodology was used to analyse data comprising 19 interviews and 11 memoirs written by parents. The theory explains how parents adjust to champion their child, who has been identified as having a developmental challenge. At the heart of becoming a champion is a psychological process in which parents refine their perspectives on disability awareness, their aspirations and parenting capacity as they develop their championing skills. Refining perspectives and championing are influenced by two factors: the nature of the child's challenges and service factors. The theory of Confident Championing offers a multivariant model that explains the dynamic nature of the adjustment process, capturing both the stress and the fulfilment and sense of purpose that parents experience.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This paper describes a study exploring the parental response to the diagnosis of their child's developmental disability. A classic grounded theory methodology was used to analyse data comprising 19 interviews and 11 memoirs written by parents. The theory explains how parents adjust to champion their child, who has been identified as having a developmental challenge. At the heart of becoming a champion is a psychological process in which parents refine their perspectives on disability awareness, their aspirations and parenting capacity as they develop their championing skills. Refining perspectives and championing are influenced by two factors: the nature of the child's challenges and service factors. The theory of Confident Championing offers a multivariant model that explains the dynamic nature of the adjustment process, capturing both the stress and the fulfilment and sense of purpose that parents experience.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Early Support is the government’s programme to improve services for disabled children and their families from birth to 5 years. The Early Support Developmental journal, for babies and children with visual impairment, is a progress diary for parents to fill in with help from a home visiting practitioner. It was designed by the developmental vision team at the Great Ormond Street hospital for an average of 10 months. This article discusses the implications of using the journal, looking at what worked well and what didn’t work well for the parent, practitioner and child. Overall, the journal provided parents with knowledge about what to expect about their child’s development and the confidence to deal with problems. The major problems were the time required to fill in the journal
Early Support is the government’s programme to improve services for disabled children and their families from birth to 5 years. The Early Support Developmental journal, for babies and children with visual impairment, is a progress diary for parents to fill in with help from a home visiting practitioner. It was designed by the developmental vision team at the Great Ormond Street hospital and was launched in September 2006. It is a tool to help families understand their children’s development, raise awareness of the critical role vision plays in early development, and encourage earlier referral of visual problems. This article describes the use of the journal in 5 local authority visual impairment education services, each of which selected 2 or 3 families. The families used the journal for an average of 10 months. This article discusses the implications of using the journal, looking at what worked well and what didn’t work well for the parent, practitioner and child. Overall, the journal provided parents with knowledge about what to expect about their child’s development and the confidence to deal with problems. The major problems were the time required to fill in the journal and the complexity of the activities.
The Growing Up in Scotland Study (GUS) is a longitudinal research project aimed at tracking the lives of a cohort of Scottish children from the early years, through childhood and beyond. This document is one of a series that summarises key findings from the third sweep of the survey which was launched in April 2007. The report focuses particularly on families’ use of multiple childcare providers, using the data from the first three sweeps of the Growing U in Scotland study, examining the nature and extent of multiple use and the potential effects of early multi-provider care on later child outcomes at age 34 months and 58 months.
The Growing Up in Scotland Study (GUS) is a longitudinal research project aimed at tracking the lives of a cohort of Scottish children from the early years, through childhood and beyond. This document is one of a series that summarises key findings from the third sweep of the survey which was launched in April 2007. The report focuses particularly on families’ use of multiple childcare providers, using the data from the first three sweeps of the Growing U in Scotland study, examining the nature and extent of multiple use and the potential effects of early multi-provider care on later child outcomes at age 34 months and 58 months.
Subject terms:
parents, pre-school children, child care, child development;
... at age 34 months and 58 months. The picture presented by the data of childcare use by parents of young children in Scotland does suggest a degree of ‘childcare fragmentation’; use of multiple providers is fairly common, as is use of a combination of formal and informal provider types and using different providers for different durations of care. Furthermore, all of these arrangements do change over
This report uses data from the first three waves of the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) to explore families’ experiences of using childcare for children under the age of 5 years old. The report focuses particularly on families’ use of multiple childcare providers examining the nature and extent of multiple use and the potential effects of early multi-provider care on later child outcomes at age 34 months and 58 months. The picture presented by the data of childcare use by parents of young children in Scotland does suggest a degree of ‘childcare fragmentation’; use of multiple providers is fairly common, as is use of a combination of formal and informal provider types and using different providers for different durations of care. Furthermore, all of these arrangements do change over time for some families.
Subject terms:
parents, pre-school children, child care, child development;
Attachment and Human Development, 7(4), December 2005, pp.381-392.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
The Minnesota longitudinal study of parents and children from birth to adulthood provides both a theoretical framework and a host of empirical findings that can serve to bridge the gap between research and clinical application. Key among these findings are: (a) the ongoing impact of early relationship experiences throughout the years, even with later experience and circumstances controlled; (b)
The Minnesota longitudinal study of parents and children from birth to adulthood provides both a theoretical framework and a host of empirical findings that can serve to bridge the gap between research and clinical application. Key among these findings are: (a) the ongoing impact of early relationship experiences throughout the years, even with later experience and circumstances controlled; (b) the cumulative nature of experience and its continual impact with current context; (c) the important role of adult partner relationships; (d) the increasingly active role of the persons themselves in their own development; and (e) the interplay between experience, representation, and ongoing adaptation. These findings, and the theoretical structure underlying them, suggest the need for complex, comprehensive intervention that begins early, with a focus on altering the quality of parent – child relationships. At the same time, additional components, including couples therapy and efforts to alter the child's inner constructions of experience, are clearly suggested. One must attend to forces maintaining children on maladaptive developmental pathways once established, as well as understanding the factors that initiated such pathways.
A childcare study published last week has ignited debate after finding that young children cared for at home develop better, and parents lack information on types of childcare. This article examines the policy implications of the findings.
A childcare study published last week has ignited debate after finding that young children cared for at home develop better, and parents lack information on types of childcare. This article examines the policy implications of the findings.
Subject terms:
parents, access to information, child day care, child development;
Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 31(2), August 2005, pp.169-188.
Publisher:
Routledge
This paper explores the process and value of concurrent work with parents when their child is being treated in individual psychotherapy. The position taken is that psychoanalytic understanding generally and the specific formulations presented in this paper have a broader applicability in other aspects and approaches in child and adolescent mental health practice. The central issues
This paper explores the process and value of concurrent work with parents when their child is being treated in individual psychotherapy. The position taken is that psychoanalytic understanding generally and the specific formulations presented in this paper have a broader applicability in other aspects and approaches in child and adolescent mental health practice. The central issues are the interweaving of knowledge of family processes, child development and psychopathology, and the uses that can be made of an understanding of transference and countertransference. A particular formulation is presented in relation to aspects of the work that constitute ‘child guidance’ and those that may be considered as ‘psychotherapeutic’ in relation to parental psychopathology. We have coined the term ‘the psychotherapy of parenthood’ to give this work the status it deserves and to define a boundary within which to explore the areas and levels of this complex work. Some practice and training implications are considered.
Child Abuse and Neglect, 25(12), December 2001, pp.1627-1640.
Publisher:
Elsevier
Examines the association between parental alcohol abuse (mother only, father only, or both parents) and multiple forms of childhood abuse, neglect, and other household dysfunction, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACE's). Compared to persons who grew up with no parental alcohol abuse, the adjusted odds ratio for each category of ACE was approximately 2 to 13 times higher if either the mother, father, or both parents abused alcohol. For almost every ACE, those who grew up with both alcohol-abusing mother and father had the highest likelihood of ACEs. Although the retrospective reporting of these experiences cannot establish a causal association with certainty, exposure to parental alcohol abuse is highly associated with experiencing adverse childhood experiences. Suggests improved
Examines the association between parental alcohol abuse (mother only, father only, or both parents) and multiple forms of childhood abuse, neglect, and other household dysfunction, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACE's). Compared to persons who grew up with no parental alcohol abuse, the adjusted odds ratio for each category of ACE was approximately 2 to 13 times higher if either the mother, father, or both parents abused alcohol. For almost every ACE, those who grew up with both alcohol-abusing mother and father had the highest likelihood of ACEs. Although the retrospective reporting of these experiences cannot establish a causal association with certainty, exposure to parental alcohol abuse is highly associated with experiencing adverse childhood experiences. Suggests improved coordination of adult and pediatric health care along with related social and substance abuse services may lead to earlier recognition, treatment, and prevention of both adult alcohol abuse and adverse childhood experiences, reducing the negative sequelae of ACEs in adolescents and adults.