If your child has a disability, it probably wasn't hard for you. But it depends on how you face the disability of your little one, he will face it too. He needs your encouragement and your good attitude to realize that there should be no obstacles for him to lead a good life according to his possibilities or abilities.
School can be tough
When a child is in school it can be significantly difficult. Children at school or even adults in the educational community may ask you questions about your disability. Although your child does not have to explain to anyone, you need to help him develop answers to answer the questions that help him to feel more comfortable in these types of conversations.
Ask your child what he would like other people to know and tell him what is better that others do not know and that he stays in the privacy of himself. A child can say something like: 'I have Tourette Syndrome. This is why sometimes I move without wanting to '. This can help stop bullying and be able to put an end to rumors when other people talk and tease you without knowing exactly what is going on.
A well-rehearsed simple script
Consideration should be given to the different ways in which a child can respond to various questions or comments. This way, you will feel ready to respond without having to get nervous about not finding the right words. You can prepare a simple script to take with you and use whenever necessary. You can practice this script at home so that you feel more secure in the event that you have to use these communication strategies.
This way, even if you never have to use the script, it will help you feel safe and not be afraid of certain interactions with other people.
Focus on your child's strengths
Don't let all of your conversations be about your child's disability. Spend a lot of time talking about strengths, so when he talks to others he can also explain his strengths and not just his limitations. Your child should know and feel that a physical disability does not have to prevent him from succeeding in school and a learning disability does not mean that he cannot excel academically, for example. He may need extra help to reach his goals, but that doesn't make him less valuable than other people.
Talk about all the things he's good at and remind him of all the things you love about him. A child who can recognize skills and talents is much more likely to feel competent and confident in any area of his life, even if he sometimes has difficulty getting things done ... but as in everything, persistence and motivation are always key to success. success.
Your child can be successful! Don't think so much about your disability and start thinking more about your strengths.