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RE: TIPS For Raising Kids With Disabilities
This is a very valuable post. These are definitely things that need to be addressed. Parenting can be a rocky subject, because people never want to feel like they are or have been doing something wrong. The trials that come with raising a child are hard enough, then magnified with a disabled child.
Good post! I like that your main focus was directed at their own independence and treating them like everyone else. I've seen Zach Anner before, you gotta love that guy!!!! He is hilarious!!
Thank you! & yes, treating them the same as every other kid is the most important thing for them. It teaches them that they ARE capable and it teaches them not to dwell on their disabilities. But it also teaches acceptance. If a child sees you treating a disabled child like a baby, then he/she will follow suit and treat the disabled child as if he or she is incapable of things because of their disability. But just because it takes them longer and they may need to take extra steps to accomplish something - doesn't mean they aren't still capable of doing so. & yes, zach anner is pretty awesome lol this video is the first time I've seen his content. I follow Kristina Kuzmic on other social media & just happened upon this gem of a video!