Pathways to the reconstruction of selfhood in chronic transformative disability: the example of XXXX .

@entity1 @entity1688 @entity64 @entity73 @entity1566
This essay contrasts the responses of @entity1 with @entity64 described by Kaufman with the reflections of @entity1 with @entity1566 ( @entity1566 ). It is suggested that, over the last decade or so, mainstream medicine has become less reductionist and more humane in focus. Many with @entity1566 become reconciled to their new bodies, though this may take years. It is not clear whether this apparent difference in the responses of those with @entity64 , related by Kaufman, reflects their older age or other factors. Perhaps it takes longer than 2 to 3 years for some @entity1 to become reconciled to profound alterations in their embodiment. Medical and social models of impairment are discussed. The effects of personal reductions in function may be lessened in significance through appropriate environmental adaptations and changes in social attitudes. In agreement with Kaufman, the importance of an effective personal assistant/employer relationship is illustrated in relation to those with @entity1688 . Overall the perspective of @entity1 with @entity1566 is not as pessimistic as that of those with @entity64 , as related by Kaufman. However, her plea for a deeper and richer exploration of the lived experience of @entity73 is supported for many reasons.
