What is the challenge of raising a special needs children?

What is the challenge of raising a special needs child? A mother asked me the other day. 

She has a child with autism and I think she is finding it difficult to cope.

 So I said to her, I don’t really know the challenges, because I don’t have one. 

But I can tell you it’s difficult and it’s not easy working with an autistic child, because I used to look after a child with autism. 

He is a teenager now and I still keep in touch with the family and the boy. I love him, he has the heart of a gold. ❤️

I continue to tell her how frustrated and overwhelmed I was initially during my first few weeks of working with this precious boy. 

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Do you have an autistic child or a child with down syndrome?

Or do you know someone who has a special needs child? 

If you do,  please support them and educate yourself about how to help them!

HERE ARE 3 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO 👇👇👇

1. Accept them as they are and love and raise them as they are. When we come to terms with that, it will be easier to love them (they are just different) . Please be patient with them, it’s not their fault . They’re born that way! 

2. Educate yourself, get help, do research, read books and pray for wisdom and strength. Join groups for support. You need some support system. There are loads online you just need to be willing to do the work. Always remember you’re not alone.

3. Create a sensory room for them in your house, if you can (most of these cuties love to be in a quiet room and just stay in their own little world) (check on YouTube for ideas if you haven’t yet done this) 

Be kind to them. They can live happier lives 😊

By the way, the boy I was talking about earlier is living happily and he is into sports ⚽️. He is the sweetest boy you could ever ask for ❤️

If you have a special need child, I understand your struggles … and I am praying for you 🙏🏾

You’re doing ok ❤️❤️❤️

✅Let’s all be supportive towards parents with special needs children. 

👉 Please be patient with them, it’s not their fault . They’re born that way! 

Have an amazing day today guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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