Psychology of Disability 2nd Edition By Andrea Perkins Nerlich
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- Psychology
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Psychology of Disability (2nd Edition), written by Andrea Perkins Nerlich and Kathleen M. Glynn and published by Aspen Professional Services, consists of nine chapters across 279 pages. It is designed primarily as a foundational resource for rehabilitation counseling, exploring how individuals adjust to, live with, and navigate the psychological, social, and cultural impacts of various conditions. [1, 2]
Core Conceptual Topics Covered
The textbook explores the person's reaction and adjustment to disability within a society that frequently stigmatizes it. Key psychological and social concepts include: [1]
- Psychosocial Adjustment & Adaptation: Examining how individuals and families react, adjust, and emotionally process congenital versus acquired conditions. [1, 2, 3]
- Stigma, Stereotypes, & Ableism: Navigating social devaluation, societal biases, and the challenges of independent living. [1, 2]
- Identity & Intersectionality: Exploring disability as a core aspect of personal identity and how it intersects with other marginalized statuses. [1, 2]
- Community Integration & Quality of Life: Addressing topics like employment, sexuality and relationships, recreation, independent living, and community resources. [1]
Specific Disabilities and Conditions Addressed
The textbook provides clinical, diagnostic, and psychological insights across a comprehensive range of conditions, grouped into specific physical, cognitive, and sensory categories: [1]
- Physical Disabilities & Chronic Illnesses:
- Amputations, Burns, and Fractures
- Arthritis and Cerebral Palsy
- Cardiovascular Disorders and Diabetes Mellitus
- Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome
- Cancer and H.I.V. (Aids) [1]
- Sensory Impairments:
- Deafness and Hearing Impairment
- Blindness and Albinism
- Deaf-Blind conditions [1]
- Neurodevelopmental & Cognitive Conditions:
- Autism (Adult) and Asperger's Syndrome
- Intellectual Disorders and Developmental Disabilities [1]
- Mental Health & Psychiatric Conditions:
- Delusional (Paranoid) Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Co-Occurring Disorders & Co-Existing Disabilities [1]
- Lifespan Demographics:
- Aging and Disability [1]
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