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标题：Intervenções profissionais no contexto das deficiências
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作者：Juliana Unis Castan ; Mônica Medeiros Kother Macedo
期刊名称：Psico
印刷版ISSN：0103-5371
电子版ISSN：1980-8623
出版年度：2009
卷号：40
期号：3
语种：English
出版社：Faculdade de Psicologia, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
摘要：Individuals with disabilities represent a considerable portion of the population. In the U.S., almost 20% of the civilian population aged 5 or older has some type of disability (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). In Brazil, they represent almost 15% of the population (Bercovich, 2006). In order to help these individuals to have a fulfilling life and become productive members of society, health and educational professionals should be able to address their specific needs. Three main pillars constitute professionals base: knowledge, skills and attitudes (Luecking, Fabian and Tilson, 2004). This article focuses on the last one, attitudes, not just because of its relevance, but also because of its applicability across different professions. The paper begins with definitions of disability, followed by data on individuals with disabilities in the U.S. and in Brazil. Then, the first two pillars are briefly explained, while the third one is discussed more in depth. At the end, final considerations and recommendation for future research are provided.
关键词：disability;helping relationship;professional intervention