Having a special needs (SN) child brings with it many of the typical joys of parenting, but let’s not kid ourselves into believing that there aren’t major drawbacks for the parents. As a psychologist and parent of a special needs child of my own, I have detected several negative effects which I’ll describe in detail below. To begin, […]
Category: Special Needs Care
Things to Do With an Adult With Special Needs
Adults with special needs are often limited to what their caregivers do with them. While plenty of home activities are stimulating and helpful for adults with special needs, planning special activities and outings makes life more exciting. Choosing activities for yourself is relatively easy. You can do anything that seems interesting. An adult with special […]
Potty Training Tips for Children With Special Needs
While parents often complain of difficulty potty training their children, for most families, potty training is a fairly easy experience. Even when there are problems or children show signs of potty training resistance, usually, they will eventually become potty trained. READ MORE