09/02/2024
Ijust read a post of a mother who has a son with autism spectrum disorder.I was really moved by her story and I was just wondering that it is responsibility of us who are health care workers, teachers and parents of kids to help learn other kids and other parents to know the etiquettes to behave with these parents and kids .This is specially for parents who have these beautiful kids with Neuro diversity
HOW TO HANDLE THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS AND REACTIONS
PICK YOUR BATTLES WISELY
1. You might want to stand for yourself and correct or challenge. But if you can stay calm and speak clearly will be more empowering.
2. Sometimes you might not feel ready to confrontation but that’s okay. Just let it go
3. You can ignore and change the subject.
4. Use the opportunity to educate for example explain to people that children with mild autism can go to school or children with cerebral palsy can be mobile and participate in activities if we facilitate their environment
5. If another child asks you about your child, answer honestly. Example: ‘Muscles in Ayesha’s legs tire easily that is why she cannot play with you for long hours.”
6. Use standard response: “It is complicated to explain. I would like to talk about something else”
7. Choose not to respond, simply smile and walk away
8. I don’t want to talk to you right now, “do you mind if we leave it for another time? “
9. It is okay to ignore the comment and not respond at all by diverting the conversation to another topic e.g 'Weather has been great recently.'
10. Take a moment before responding. You are more likely to convey something constructive and positive like children with Down syndrome are able to lead a healthy life these days.
11. Let the people know they hurt you e.g 'it hurts when you say things like this.'
12. Talk to someone supportive like your trusted friend, spouse, your regular doctor, your special kids' doctor to cool your steam, and vent your frustration: 'I just need to vent you don’t have to react or act.'
13. If you still think you can’t handle then SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP 😄.
This is a post from my fb page Professional guidance for your special child
