“Myths which are believed in tend to become true”
- Myth – Nobody understands the difficulties of parenting and teaching special needs children:
Reality – No two individuals are the identical. The individual difference theory is true but it doesn’t apply to circumstances. You may be facing the challenge of parenting or teaching differently abled children but you are not alone. Many other parents or teachers have been through the same state of affairs. The only thing that differs is the way people handgrip special situations like this. There are even foundations and organizations that cater to facilitating parents and teachers cope up with the challenge of teaching and parenting children with special needs.
- Myth – Parenting and teaching a special child will take away all your happiness and replace it with complications.
Reality – This may be true to some persons who don’t love the child at all – but does this type of person exist? How can parents not love their own child no matter what his needs are? Parenting and teaching a special child is not a reason to be unhappy. It is all in the attitude! Rearing a child with special needs doesn’t take away your happiness. You may be unhappy but it’s your choice. You can choose to be happy and satisfied caring and teaching your special child. Rather than permitting yourself be imprisoned by the situation, be in control. Plan exciting activities that will help you enjoy at the same time leave an effective learning experience to your child.
- Myth – Special needs children will never reach their full potential. This is another myth.
- Reality – Just like any other children, special needs children can reach their full potential. They can learn to speak, read and interact with other people. They have the ability to live a satisfied, happy and complete life. But they won’t be able to achieve these on their own. They need support, direction and proper teaching for them to be the best person that they could be. You should not be the judge of your child’s potential. Let the child explore and learn. There are several education materials that cater to teaching special needs children reach their full potential.
Parenting and teaching special needs children is an easy task if you know how to handle the situation. Don’t panic! Know what is true and what is not. Don’t judge a situation based on pure misconceptions. As long as you know what to do, parenting and teaching children with special needs will be a satisfying and pleasing experie