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Provides an overview of disability awareness and the inter- and intrapersonal experience of disability, as well as a family-system theoretical approach to adaptation to disability. Reviews specific examples of adaptation include family adaptation, adaptation in children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, and sibling adaptation. Covers topics including adaptation throughout the lifespan, acute vs. episodic vs. chronic illness, visible vs. invisible disabilities, cancer, terminal illness, and counseling techniques that would facilitate adjustment for these situations