Clinical psychologists

Question 1

what is ID

Answer 1

• limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour before age 18 (AAIDD 2010)

Question 2

What challenges do families face

Answer 2

• emoțional
  -psychological
  -navigation of complex care systems

Question 3

Psychological and emotional strain to care for child

Answer 3

• parents grief , guilt anxiety and depression especially when child’s milestone doesn’t align with the others their age.
• grieving process for different future
• stress due to constant demands of providing for physical emotional and social needs of their family members lead to burnout and isolation

Question 4

navigation challenge

Answer 4

• healthcare educational and social service
• lack of resource , waiting lists , financial ,
• securing appropriate education or government help or therapists
• Stigma as society may not understand

Question 5

Siblings

Answer 5

• neglected or overlooked
• resentment and confusion
  Having to look after sibling with ID

Question 6

Psychologists role - emotional support

Answer 6

• family therapy
• help process feelings and grieving process and develop strategies to manage stress
• can provide communication within family

Question 7

Role - to Development of positive behaviours strategises

Answer 7

• ABA principles to promote positive autcomes
• identify strengths and interests to provide tailored strategies to promote learning and communication

Question 8

Role - understand and navigate available services

Answer 8

• advocating for family
• guidance throughout process
• assist and prepare for future such as adulthood