“…Shepard and O'Neill (2012) noted that when caregivers felt understood by professionals it was easier to engage in a collaborative relationship where challenges could be examined through frank discussions o f what was and was not effective. Additional research has also suggested that medical staff can benefit from the knowledge of adults with FASD and their caregivers (Harriman, 2007). Unfortunately, the insight o f caregivers is frequently underutilized by professionals (Green, 2007b).…”
Section: Challenging Environmentsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Doctors and nurses can learn about the challenges o f FASD from the adults who have the disorder and their caregivers. Harriman (2007) suggests that adults with FASD and their caregivers are the "experts" with respect to the necessities of people with FASD. However, the invaluable knowledge of caregivers is often overlooked and devalued by health care professionals (Green, 2007b).…”
Section: Needs Of the Family And Caregiversmentioning
“…Shepard and O'Neill (2012) noted that when caregivers felt understood by professionals it was easier to engage in a collaborative relationship where challenges could be examined through frank discussions o f what was and was not effective. Additional research has also suggested that medical staff can benefit from the knowledge of adults with FASD and their caregivers (Harriman, 2007). Unfortunately, the insight o f caregivers is frequently underutilized by professionals (Green, 2007b).…”
Section: Challenging Environmentsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Doctors and nurses can learn about the challenges o f FASD from the adults who have the disorder and their caregivers. Harriman (2007) suggests that adults with FASD and their caregivers are the "experts" with respect to the necessities of people with FASD. However, the invaluable knowledge of caregivers is often overlooked and devalued by health care professionals (Green, 2007b).…”
Section: Needs Of the Family And Caregiversmentioning
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