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How parents can cope with a handicapped child

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8 years ago

March 25, 2016

Ripples Nigeria

How parents can cope with a handicapped child

The most profound shock in a parent’s life may be learning that his or her child has a disability.

All the hopes and dreams for the future of that child suddenly seem hollow and empty.

Parents are often depressed and grief-stricken. It is as if the child they knew had died and a strange child had been left in his place.

Sometimes parents blame themselves for the disability. They feel it is a result of something they did or did not do, or they feel they should have recognized the problem sooner. They feel they have somehow failed as parents.

Listed below are five ways parents can cope with kids with disability:

It Is Not Your Fault: Remember that your child’s handicap is not your fault, and no one can cope with it alone.

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Accept Your Child’s Predicament: Embrace your child for who they are, avoid feelings of guilt or anger, and seek out help from others who have cleared these same hurdles.

Make Research About Your Child’s Disability: Your local library may have the names and addresses of national organizations that are concerned with specific disabilities.

Seek Medical Attention: Medical services and assistance are provided by state and local health and welfare departments (look in the telephone pages under your state agencies). Departments of children and family services and services for children with disabilities may also provide information about funding, special programs, and institutions in your area. ‎

Seek Support From Organisations: Local service organizations, such as the Variety Clubs, Lions, Elks, Shriners, and Jaycees often provide scholarships and help to support hospitals and other programs that serve children with disabilities.

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