Social Work in the Field of Learning Disabilities: An Interactive Approach

Authors

  • Judith Rosenberger

Abstract

Children develop in an interactive matrix, dominated by family and school, which constitutes an intimate social system. Using a systems application of self psychology theory, this paper provides a framework for social work practice with teachers and families of persons with learning disabilities, aimed at enhancing their capacities to provide the empathic attunement and undistorted mirroring necessary to the child's self-cohesion and self-esteem. Practice examples are cited. Increased attention to the needs of those who constitute the child's social system is advocated.

Issue

Section

Articles