(d) How did the mother help the boy to overcome his disability?
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Answer:
The usual challenges of parenting are compounded for parents and primary caregivers of children with special needs.
Among the many challenges are:
Learning about the disability
Researching, locating and accessing effective treatments and resources
Coping with the emotional and physical demands of caring for an individual with a disability
Getting to the innumerable appointments with medical providers, therapists, advocates, and school personnel
Advocating for appropriate school interventions, accommodations, and/or placements
Paying for the many treatments and interventions not covered by health insurance or the school system
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All children need love, encouragement, and support, and for kids with learning disabilities, such positive reinforcement can help ensure that they emerge with a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and the determination to keep going even when things are tough.
In searching for ways to help children with learning disabilities, remember that you are looking for ways to help them help themselves. Your job as a parent is not to “cure” the learning disability, but to give your child the social and emotional tools they need to work through challenges. In the long run, facing and overcoming a challenge such as a learning disability can help your child grow stronger and more resilient.
Always remember that the way you behave and respond to challenges has a big impact on your child. A good attitude won’t solve the problems associated with a learning disability, but it can give your child hope and confidence that things can improve and that they will eventually succeed.