The Role of Social Workers in Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities

  • Aqla Duhlus O Alruwaili et al.
Keywords: Social Workers, Support, Parents, Children with Disabilities, Advocacy, Resources, Emotional Support, Counseling, Education, Community Connections, Individualized Support Plans, Well-being

Abstract

Social workers play a crucial role in supporting parents of children with disabilities by providing emotional, informational, and practical assistance. They serve as advocates, helping families navigate complex systems such as healthcare, education, and social services. By facilitating access to resources like therapy, respite care, and special education programs, social workers empower parents to make informed decisions about their children's care. Additionally, they offer counseling and support groups to help families cope with the emotional stress that often accompanies raising a child with disabilities, fostering resilience and community connections. In their role, social workers also educate parents about their rights and available services, ensuring they can access the necessary support. They work collaboratively with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to develop individualized support plans tailored to each family's needs. By addressing the unique challenges these families face, social workers help reduce feelings of isolation and overwhelm. Ultimately, their involvement not only benefits the children but also enhances the overall well-being of the families, fostering a more inclusive society.

Author Biography

Aqla Duhlus O Alruwaili et al.

Aqla Duhlus O Alruwaili 1, Alkarim,Tareq Abdullah A 2, Wedad Khudhayr Madlool Alshammari 3, Khaled Abdullah R Alshammari 4, Sabrin Salem Albunayylh 5, Salfeeq Auwad S Alshammari 6, Maryam Khudhayr Madloul Alshammari 7, Alanazi, Muteb Wadi T 8, Abdulkarim Saleh Khalaf Alhamedi 9, Faihan Owaid Muflih Al-Harbin 10

  • Senior Specialist-Social Service, Oncology Center, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
  • senior specialist-Social service, King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital, Saudi Arabia
  • Social Specialist, Sharaf Hospital, Hail Health Cluster, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • Social Specialist, Aja Long-Term Care Hospital and Medical Rehabilitation Center, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • Social Specialist, Eradah and Mental Health Hospital, Sakaka, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
  • Social Specialist, Hail General Hospital, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • Social Specialist, Maternity and Children Hospital, Hail, Saudi Arabia
  • Sociology and Social Work, Eradah Complex for Mental Health- Arar, Saudi Arabia
  • Sociology, Primary Health Care Center, Bqaa, Saudi Arabia
  • Social Worker, Social Service Management, Al-Madinah Healthcare Cluster, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Published
2023-10-04
Issue
Vol 2023 No Issue 2 (2023)
Section
Regular Issue
Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Letters in High Energy Physics (LHEP) is an open access journal. The articles in LHEP are distributed according to the terms of the creative commons license CC-BY 4.0. Under the terms of this license, copyright is retained by the author while use, distribution and reproduction in any medium are permitted provided proper credit is given to original authors and sources.

Terms of Submission

By submitting an article for publication in LHEP, the submitting author asserts that:

1. The article presents original contributions by the author(s) which have not been published previously in a peer-reviewed medium and are not subject to copyright protection.

2. The co-authors of the article, if any, as well as any institution whose approval is required, agree to the publication of the article in LHEP.