Restore Lives of 100 Children with Disabilities.

Sometimes the hardest thing a parent can face is when their child asks why they are not like their friends. That is when perhaps they are faced with a disability in one way or another. It is therefore a role of a parent to help their children understand that they are different so that they can be able to fit in society properly. Godfrey Nanyenya, a disability and inclusion specialist at Joy for the Children, reveals that parents should let their children know that it is normal and there is nothing to be sad about. “Make it clear that disability is a normal part of the human experience by talking about it in a matter-of-fact way,” he urges. “Disability is just another part of our diverse world, not something frightening or sad.” On that note, Nanyenya emphasizes that a parent can go ahead and explain to a child the different ways people with special needs go about their daily routines. This could be a hearing aid for a person who has hearing problems , sign language for the deaf , a walking stick for blind and spectacles the whose eye sight is impaired. Besides that, parents should not treat children with disability as though they are some form of object to be pitied. No matter the level of their disability, children should be encouraged that they are “normal” and therefore can fulfill their God given talents. In that case, parents should avoid the self-pity card for their children and push them to achieve their dreams. It could be painting, cooking, singing, writing or any intellectual abilities. As such children are introduced in society especially at school or public areas, parents should let them know about people’s perspective. “Some people might look at them differently,” Nanyenya reveals, “others might ask questions loudly about their disabilities: What’s wrong with your arm, legs, and eyes?” In such cases, it is vital to let the children know that there is nothing to worry about since people are simply curious about how different they are. However, that does not mean that they dislike them and therefore, it should not bother them. Children with special needs have to be supported with not only physiotherapy but also with psychosocial services to help them fit in society without feeling discriminated. Support a child today access counseling sessions. When you help you child deal with their disabilities, you will not only help them to grow into healthy individuals but develop into well-balanced successful adults.