Parenting of Disabled Children

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There are several kinds of disabilities, right from a single to multiple disabilities. but the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995, defines disability as Low vision, blindness, leprosy cured, mental retardation, cerebral palsy/loco-motor disability, hearing impairment and mental illness. disability in a lay man's language can be defined as any kind of limitation experienced by the person with disabilities in comparison to the person of same age, sex and culture. In India 1.67% of the 0-19 population has disability and 35.29% of all the people living with disabilities are children. parenting of children with disabilities is actually a crucial task in which the parents and the other family members have to fulfill their duties and responsibilities with utmost patience and wisdom. however it is initially extremely tough for the parents and the family to accept the fact that their child/children possess certain disabilities. having a child with disabilities is certainly not welcoming for a family and the parents as well. here the parents need a wise counseling by the Professional counselors and medical professionals those who are dealing with the children with disabilities. parents need to behave empathetically with their children with disabilities. there is also a need to understand the importance of Rehabilitation process for a better development of children with disabilities.

 

[Woman]

Rehabilitation is a process that is very much essential for the children with disabilities because it the only process by which the parents and the rehabilitation professionals can help that disabled child to manage his/her life in a better way. the advantages of the Rehabilitation process are many among which the most important are; 1) it helps the child with disabilities to regain and recover his lost freedom and independence. 2). during rehabilitation process, the child is taught and trained in order to simplify the basic tasks and activities. 3). it helps to reduce the labor of the parents and other family members. 4). gives a detailed idea about the disabilities of the child and helps the parents to manage their daily routine along with the care of their disabled child.