Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Eye Tracking Young Children with Autism
Published on: March 27, 2012
A family systems perspective for working with youth with disability
1Center for Children with Chronic Illness and Disability, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Abstract:
In this paper, a family systems approach is advocated as an optimal model for managing the health care of youth with disabilities. The impact of the youth's disability on family functioning and, reciprocally, the impact of the family system on the course of the disability and the youth's development are reviewed. These two effects are viewed as mutually causal and thus call for a nonlinear approach to treatment--one where both adolescent and family outcomes are simultaneously considered. The implications for pediatric practice of adopting a family system perspective in working with youth with disability is emphasized.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Modeling in Therapy
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
Family Therapy
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
Intellectual Disability
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
Relationship with Other Adult Family Members and Siblings

