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Range of emotion.

C L Weisz

    Brain & Development
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Caring for a child with a severe intellectual disability evokes a wide range of emotions, including profound joy and pain. This experience strengthens the unique bond between mother and child, highlighting enduring love and resilience.

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    Area of Science:

    • Parenting Studies
    • Child Development
    • Disability Studies

    Background:

    • Families of children with disabilities navigate unique emotional landscapes.
    • The concept of a 'range of emotion' parallels the 'range of motion' discussed in physical therapy.
    • Parental experiences with severely disabled children are often underrepresented in literature.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an intimate account of a mother's emotional journey with her severely intellectually disabled child.
    • To explore the impact of raising a child with profound disabilities on family values and emotional well-being.
    • To illustrate the deep and lasting bond formed between a mother and her disabled child.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative, first-person narrative.

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  • Reflective journaling and personal essay.
  • Exploration of emotional responses and evolving values.

    • Main Results:

    • The mother experiences a profound 'range of emotion,' encompassing both joy and pain.
    • The child's passive nature and non-verbal communication (e.g., through eyes) necessitate unique interaction methods.
    • The mother-child bond deepens significantly, transcending typical developmental stages.

    Conclusions:

    • Raising a severely intellectually disabled child fosters an intense, enduring love and a unique mother-infant bond.
    • The emotional spectrum experienced by parents is a critical aspect of caregiving.
    • Non-verbal communication and deep emotional connection are vital in these families.