2006-11-26 02:11:24 · 9 answers · asked by Lovely*~*Layla 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You have a child who is mentally disabled and no one probably knows, including the doctor, what expectations to have. I would have your child in all kinds of therapy/training. I would read books of persons who have attained above and beyond expectations by ignoring the status quo. Love and hard work can go a long way. Never stop hoping in the outcome of your labor.
2006-11-26 02:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect excellence. Having a disability does not mean that a person is incapable of doing anything. Unfortunately, people think that kids with disablities are unable to learn and do things for themselves. This is far from true and an attitude like that leads to laziness and then people with disabilities feel they don't to try so hard because everything will be done for them.
2006-11-26 03:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by allison k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. I think there are 4 or 6 levels of mental retardation. Level1 and two tend to do OK in society. Anything at level three up need supervision and instutionalized. The Grade schools are the place where they do test to determine what level your child is. Or sometimes the hospital should be the institution that regular checks up on how your child is doing. You can learn more about it by checking out books on fundamental of psychology at your local public library.
2006-11-26 03:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by FILO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I do have a child with Down Syndrome, I try not to put any expectations on him, but take 1 day at a time and let him grow as much as possible.
2006-11-26 02:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by Cailu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expect them to do their personal best, just like any child. There is this one mentally disabled man, probably like 25 years old, who works at my local grocery store. His only job is to empty out the trash cans, and sweep the floors, but my god does he do an excellent job at it. he has been named employee of the month numerous times, and he is so proud of what he does. you couldnt expect anymore than that.
2006-11-26 02:20:15 · answer #5 · answered by lisa42088 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think my expectations would be high, but would also be realistic as well. I would want my child to live the fullest life possible, while at the same time acknowleding that there may be limitations to what they can do in their life.
2006-11-26 02:19:46 · answer #6 · answered by Taffi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
look at it totally differently. the bounty that you have been given to take care of this child, to nurture and so forth. its a challenge, dont despair for the end result will be ecstatic and wonderful too as you are also winning a special achievement. dont compare the child to a normal one. take the child for his/her ability, capacity and dont push. patience is so important. dont get your expectations too high. get medical advice and use your intuition too.
if you believe in a God, think of the test he has for you and the reward you shall reap. believe me, its fantastic.
2006-11-26 02:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see the next President of the US there...
Or the next Astronaut to reach the stars...
We tend to put people into boxes and write them off. I dont. As long as they are alive, they have unlimited potential. Believing in them is 99% of what is needed.
2006-11-26 02:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my daughter has aspergers syndrome with learning difficulties. tho academically she is far behind her peers at school, she is an absolute wealth of knowledge about the animal kingdom, its incredible to hear her. so allow them to be who they are, they will find their niche in life
2006-11-26 03:54:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋