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Ch4 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Individualized Family Plans (IFSP) | Plans made for young children with disabilities that focus on the child and the family’s needs. |
| Resilient Families | Families that can handle stress and problems and still function well. |
| Wraparound Service Systems | Support services that work together to meet a family’s needs instead of treating problems separately. |
| Family Characteristics | Traits of a family, like culture, income, values, and structure, that affect how the family functions. |
| Work-Family Conflict | When job responsibilities interfere with family time or family needs. |
| Family Interactions | How family members communicate, behave, and relate to one another. |
| Cohesion | How emotionally close and connected family members are. |
| Adaptability | How well a family can change roles or routines when facing new situations. |
| Family Life Cycle | The stages families go through over time, like having children, raising teens, and aging. |
| Guardianship | Legal responsibility for making decisions for someone who cannot fully care for themselves. |
| Social Support | Help from friends, family, or the community that provides emotional or practical support. |
| Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) | Programs that teach parents how to manage and improve their child’s behavior. |
| Family Activity Settings | Everyday family routines where children learn skills, like meals or playtime. |
| Relaxation Response | A physical calming reaction that reduces stress and anxiety. |
| Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Support (MBPBS) | Using mindfulness to help manage stress and improve behavior in positive ways. |
| Traveling Notebooks | Notebooks that go back and forth between home and school to share updates about a student. |
| Due Process Hearing | A legal meeting where parents and schools settle disagreements about special education services. |