For this assignment  what your thoughts are on each of the scenarios. When it comes to your readings and power points what were you able to see that clicked? How might these families solve some of the conflicts they are experiencing? How might the perceptions of other further affect these families? What are some positives that can be taken away from what appear to be very grim situations and what factors/ resources could be utilized to help? Have you ever experience some thing like this or known some one who has if so what did you see and how did you feel? Your journal entry must be 2 pages in length, done in times new roman 12 point font. It should be double spaced and should answer the questions above.
Family 1: Consists of a mother and a child both with a disability. In this case the mother works to support her and her daughter she has no family to turn to for support , does not qualify for any assistance due to her position of a teacher and has been experiencing symptoms related to her MS. more frequently than usual due to stress and not taking care of herself. Her daughter is her everything but she too struggles due to her disability of Aspergers syndrome. Her mother has done her best to take care of her child and has successful gotten her to be as independent as possible however there is still concern as to whether the her child will be able to master additional skills needed in adulthood.
Family number 2. Consists of a mother and 3 children with a father who recently had a heart attack. The mother has never worked, the father was the primary care giver however due to his disability he is no longer able to work and requires additional medical care and services. The children are all currently in school. The oldest is getting ready to graduate and was planning on moving on to college, the middle child is presently in 8th grade while the youngest is in 5th. At this time the family is living off savings which will soon run out the mother has been trying to gain employment however has been unsuccessful. The father qualifies for a personal aid however for only 3 hours a day. They are in dire need of resources.

Family number 3 is a family of 4 dad works and mom stays home to care for the children. Child number one has no disabilities and loves to play outside and spend time drawing. Child number two has been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. The mother tries her best to care for the home and her family however finds herself always lacking time. she has been called in several times by the school due to her daughter forgetting her homework, running late or being picked up late which she admits she has done but intentionally due to doctors appointments and errands. She has tried to turn to her husband for help however instead of helping her the discussions have all turned into an argument leading her to feel alone, overwhelmed and judged by all around her.