PSYCHOSOCIAL AND FAMILY ISSUES

Course code: C 16 Credits: 02

Contact Hours: 30 Marks: 50
Objectives
After completing the course student-teachers will be able to
• Understand the concept of attitude, stress and the coping strategies of PWD and their
families.
• Comprehend the role of family.
• Explore the various support systems to implement family empowerment programme
• Acquire knowledge on community resources.
• Acquire knowledge on accessibility.
Unit 1: Attitudes and Stress
1.1 Attitudes of self (PWD), family & Community
1.2 Attitude change and basic theories (cognitive dissonance theory)
1.3 Stress, definition & theories
1.4 Coping with stress - Psycho social methods
1.5 Assessment of emotional reactions (scale name)
Unit 2: Role of family
2.1 Family definitions, types, dynamics
2.2 Roles and responsibilities, communication systems
2.3 Family empowerment strategies
2.4 Family pathology-disability
2.5 Family as support system
Unit 3: Working with Family having Children with Disability
3.1 Disability -- Poverty & Poverty alleviation programme
3.2 Home-based training programme and Parent training programme
3.3 Local Level Committee/ Group Homes/ Respite Care
3.4 Parent guidance and counseling service
3.5 Parents association/ Support group- Objectives and Mission
Unit 4: Community Resource Mobilization
4.1 Assessment of Community needs & CBR Matrix
4.2 Formation of DPO/ Leadership training, Self Help Group/ Political participation
4.3 Resource Mobilization-Family resource and community resource
4.4 Networking Multi sectorial linkage - National and International
4.5 CSR/ Public Private Partnership
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Unit 5: Access
5.1 Barrier free Environment & Universal design
5.2 Ergonomics -Work station, public places
5.3 Educational and architectural adaptation
5.4 Independent/ Assistive Living
5.5 Information and Communication - Website/ Open source
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Unit 1: Psychosocial Aspects and Disability

1.1 Overview of psychosocial development; wellbeing and quality of life
1.2 Implications of hearing impairment on domains of psychosocial development
1.3 Role of family in psychosocial development of children with hearing impairment
1.4 Role of peers and community in psychosocial development of children with hearing
impairment
1.5 Challenges and issues in psychosocial development of children with hearing
impairment
Unit 2: Family Needs
2.1 Identifying Family Needs for information, decision making, skill transfer and referral
2.2 Fostering family’s acceptance of child’s impairment and creating a positive
environment
2.3 Building parents’ confidence for making informed choices (communication options,
options for listening devices, school placement) and Advocacy
2.4 Supporting family in raising children with hearing impairment: Facilitating availing of
concessions, facilities and scholarship & other benefits
2.5 Encouraging family participation in self-help groups and family support networking