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Discussion 2: Disabilities and Stigmatization <\/h2>\n

The diagnosis of a learning disability during childhood has long-term implications, not only for the child, but for the parents as well. Learning disabilities can carry a stigma, which can affect the way parents perceive themselves as well as their children. In this Discussion, you will examine how a stigma can affect family members. You will also examine what can be done to assist families in overcoming a stigma associated with learning disabilities. <\/p>\n

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• Consider how the articles in this week’s Learning Resources address learning disabilities and stigma.<\/li>\n
• Think about the ways parents might react to or feel about having a child with a learning disability.<\/li>\n
• Examine how the Learning Resources address methods to support parents of children with learning disabilities. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Post by Day 4: <\/strong><\/p>\n

  Explain how a stigma might affect children with learning disabilities and their families. Include at least one perception that families might have about themselves or about their child as a result of stigmatization. Describe how that perception might impact the child’s development in a specific way. Finally, suggest at least one strategy for promoting positive identity development in response to this stigma. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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