Problem
Imagine you are a parent with a newborn or child in his/her early years of life. You've noticed something doesn't seem right, and take your child to the pediatrician, where you learn your child has a disability (sensory, intellectual or orthopedic). What would be your immediate response? Think about what you would think and what you would feel, as well as what you might do.
While you're dealing with your reaction to the news, you've got to get services for your child identified and initiated, and somehow figure out how to cope with how your child's and your own life have changed. What would you need? What would you do? Where would you go first? Who is your best source of support?