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ERIC Number: EJ643109
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0952-3383
Non-Finite Loss and Challenges to Communication between Parents and Professionals.
Bruce, Elizabeth; Schultz, Cynthia
British Journal of Special Education, v29 n1 p9-13 Mar 2002
This article explores the notion of "non-finite loss," defined as the ongoing sense of grief experienced by parents caring for children with severe disabilities. Issues that professionals need to consider when working with parents are discussed, and a set of recommendations for promoting more effective partnerships is provided. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Coping, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Problems, Grief, Guidelines, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Severe Disabilities
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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