2006-09-19 23:25:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
In the house, we see Kenji as normal for Kenji. Just like his sister, he follows the rules, has responsibilities and is expected to listen. Yes, his punishments may differ from her's, but that is not so unusual in other families. Yes, we have a tendency to have an exit plan for when we go out as Kenji is often uncomfortable and overwhelmed in crowds. Really tho, it isn't all that different from any family where one sibling likes things the other doesn't!
My family (sibs, cousins) have also been super with our son. When we are planning to visit (they live out of state) we always make sure to let them know what our son's latest obsessions are (when he was young, he was totally into toothbrushes. He would take any he found, and put them in his mouth. We made sure our family knew to hide the brushes before we got there!) as well as any safety issues.
My husband's mother has been far less supportive. While she is no longer involved with our kids (for other reasons than the ones I mention), even when she was an active part of our lives, she made it clear our daughter was her chosen one. She was unwilling to take time to learn about autism or what sort of things our son was bothered by or how to approach him. It made visits with her extremely stressful.
2006-09-20 02:01:53 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My baby was diagnosed late when she was 3. I used to think that she was a hyperactive child, so when I was informed that she was deaf, the only feeling that I had was anger that this was not diagnosed sooner so that I could support her more. Cannot imagine her any different. Cos of her disability I have had the privilage of meeting different people as well as learning and arquiring new skills.
2006-09-20 07:07:22 · answer #2 · answered by flaky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to react like there's something wrong with your family just cuz they have trouble learning like everyone else...they would appreciate greatly if there excepted by there friend and family...cuz it's bad enough they get made fun of my there peers they nee the support at home!!!
So love them you would love anyone in your family!!!
2006-09-20 17:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by Irish Girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well balanced families treat disabilities as life's normal variation. And there's nothing wrong with a bit of variety!
2006-09-20 06:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by JENNY G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my step daughter has CP...when ppl find out they usually feel sorry for her....I tell them not to because she's capable of doing everything that a person without a disability does....she's capable of living on her own...cooking....of doing ADL
2006-09-20 06:28:03 · answer #5 · answered by echoedwhispers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are family and it is your sister or daughter or male that has a disibility. you should support this person and take care of. any family member should not be ashamed of one of their siblings. and they should be with them the whole way through.
2006-09-20 07:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by samarie diar 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have noticed that some aren't very patient and others try to baby them. the closer ones are very supportive and willing to help out with their education and supporting them emotionally.
2006-09-20 08:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by Jamie M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋