“The main thing is that the baby is healthy”, this phrase is often heard during pregnancy. But not all children are born healthy. Between fear, worries, and wishes, parents have to find a way to deal with the situation.
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When Everything Suddenly Changes
You may already have a picture of your child in your mind. How it will grow up and develop into an independent person.
If you then receive the news that you are expecting a child with a disability, your emotions go into overdrive. You may blame yourself, or your genes, for the disability. You worry about what life with a disabled child will be like and what limitations you and your child can expect.
Life With A Special Child
Every Relationship Needs Time
Support
You may find it helpful to talk to parents in a similar situation. Seeing how other parents are dealing with it can make you feel emotionally stronger about the future. Outsiders can also be helpful if those around you react uncertainly.
Dealing With The Child
What parents with a disabled child face depends on the type and degree of disability. Tailor your home to meet your child’s individual needs. Try to integrate your child into your daily routines. This creates normalcy and strengthens your child’s self-esteem. It also encourages others when you see how informal dealing with a disability can be.
Within The Family
Communicate a lot. Talk to your partner about your fears, the organization of daily routines and other changes. Be open about your child’s disability; it will be easier for everyone involved. If you don’t make a drama or taboo out of the topic, others probably won’t either.
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