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Step 1 – Identify your current situation

Global Developmental Delay > Module 1 – Accessing social support in your role as a parent > Step 1 – Identify your current situation

It can be helpful to think about whether you are satisfied with the amount and quality of social support you have available and if this is an area you might like to improve. Take this survey developed by Dunst and Trivette (1988) to help you understand the quality of your current social supports.

Please select the response that best describes your needs. Please answer all the questions.

1. Someone to talk to about things that worry you
2. Someone to help take care of your child
3. Someone to talk to when you have questions about raising your child
4. Someone who loans you money when you need it
5. Someone to encourage or keep you going when things seem hard
6. Someone who accepts your child regardless of how he or she acts
7. Someone to help with household chores
8. Someone to relax or joke with
9. Someone to do things with your child
10. Someone to provide you or your child transportation
11. Someone to hassle with agencies or individuals you can’t
12. Someone who tells you about services for your child or family

If you feel distressed thinking and reading about this topic, talk to your GP or health professional. You can also call Lifeline on 131 114.