What Are Typical Reactions of Parents to Being Told That

question 43

Multiple Choice

What are typical reactions of parents to being told that their child has learning disabilities or a related mild disability?

• A)Overcompensation to make up for the disabilities
• B)Acceptance of the child and the learning disabilities
• C)Overprotection of the child
• D)Disbelief or denial of the problem
• E)All of these.

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