What I Wish I Knew Then...Reflections from Personal Experiences in Counseling about Down Syndrome.

Autor: Campbell Brasington
Zdroj: Journal of Genetic Counseling; Dec2007, Vol. 16 Issue 6, p731-734, 4p
Abstrakt: Abstract  Sharing the news about a newborn baby’s diagnosis of Down syndrome with families is a scenario genetic counselors frequently face. Yet often we may feel uncomfortable or unsure how to best support families in this setting in a way that will foster competence and resilience. This commentary is a reflection of one genetic counselor’s experiences in counseling about Down syndrome over the course of her career and how her thinking has transitioned from a medical based model of disability to a more individual and family-focused model. Ideas and suggestions are offered that genetic counselors can incorporate into their practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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