Families in the face of diversity

The challenge of receiving intellectual disability in the family

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to reflect the reality of families that are currently experiencing the intellectual disability of their children. It delves into the life experience of nine families with children with intellectual disabilities between 7 and 26 years old. Through their life stories, the fundamental milestones of the reception of a child's intellectual disability in the family system are addressed, as well as the main challenges.