The Stages of Parental Reaction to Having a Child with a Disability

question 9

Multiple Choice

The stages of parental reaction to having a child with a disability should be viewed as

• A)the same for all families.
• B)fixed and linear.
• C)fluid and variable.
• D)the same for both parents.

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Definitions:

Transformational Change

A profound or radical change that fundamentally alters the culture, operations, or structure of an organization, leading to significant shifts in how it operates.

Organizational Structure

The system of tasks, workflows, communication responsibilities, and authority levels that dictate how activities are directed in order to achieve the goals of an organization.

CEO

The Chief Executive Officer, the highest-ranking person in a company or institution, ultimately responsible for making managerial decisions.

Bottom-Up Change

A transformative approach where the initiative for change originates from the lower or operational levels of an organization and moves upwards.