How many times have you seen people throwing insults at them just because they are mentally equipped to understand certain things and respond to them? How many times have you seen a physically challenged person reeling under rejection and apathy in their own homes?
If the answer varies anywhere between ‘frequently to many’, there needs to be a call for introspection. We, a sizable section that comes under the ambit of ‘normal’ people need to reflect, within ourselves for the kind of social torture we are inflicting on the special children. Sending them to special schools- like the school for physically challenged, alone doesn’t come up as a band aid solution. Special children’s needs need to be fostered by their mentors, in ways as follows.
If the answer varies anywhere between ‘frequently to many’, there needs to be a call for introspection. We, a sizable section that comes under the ambit of ‘normal’ people need to reflect, within ourselves for the kind of social torture we are inflicting on the special children. Sending them to special schools- like the school for physically challenged, alone doesn’t come up as a band aid solution. Special children’s needs need to be fostered by their mentors, in ways as follows.
• Physically challenged and disabled children shouldn't be considered as non contributors to the society. Allow them to do what they can- that’s definitely their best. Don't confine them in a cocoon of nothingness. Sending them away to a special school for disabled children might not help the cause unless we allow them to grow in their own space.
• Chanel the child's strengths, capitalize them, invest them. In the long run, you will be left amazed at the outcome of the belief and the investment.
• Don't let other children pass snide remarks at your kid. Don't snub them either; sit with them and teach them the virtues of respect, in a gentle and a subtle manner.
• Don't pity them; pity is not what they need. Bless them with motivation and social acceptance.
• Sit with him, talk to him, and let him know that you are there to help him through. Instil in him a sense of confidence to overcome all odds.
• Take care of the child in the most gentle manner possible, but don’t coddle him. Teach him to rise on his own feet and to do things that he can, at his best.
• Chanel the child's strengths, capitalize them, invest them. In the long run, you will be left amazed at the outcome of the belief and the investment.
• Don't let other children pass snide remarks at your kid. Don't snub them either; sit with them and teach them the virtues of respect, in a gentle and a subtle manner.
• Don't pity them; pity is not what they need. Bless them with motivation and social acceptance.
• Sit with him, talk to him, and let him know that you are there to help him through. Instil in him a sense of confidence to overcome all odds.
• Take care of the child in the most gentle manner possible, but don’t coddle him. Teach him to rise on his own feet and to do things that he can, at his best.