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Parents of special needs children typically experience depression and exhaustion, living a life full of intense feelings and difficult decisions, and the constant fear of what the future holds for their child in an inflexible world.
Picking a school for your child is a difficult decision. Picking one for a neurodivergent child is a whole different ball game.
I have written about neurodiversity and special needs in previous editions of First Steps. A wide range of conditions require that such children be provided with supplemental attention and assistance due to the physical, mental or psychological issues they experience. Furthermore, some children struggle with anxiety attacks, dietary intolerances, delayed growth or learning challenges. These conditions make participation in activities—even something as simple as school—difficult, adding another layer of special requirements.
I have heard stories of ordeal …
Awkwardness and blank stares don’t help; understanding and empathy do.
Special needs is a broad term covering many conditions, but the common thread bringing them together is the triangle of support, which is crucial for adaptability and integration.
Learning disability doesn’t get the same attention as behavioural disorders or neurodivergence because it tends to be more subtle and is often taken for a child being lazy or difficult.
