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***Daniel*** · #1 11-30-2009, 07:29 PM

So then a question to members and a good discussion i think.

When did you or when will you tell your child about there special needs or disability?

What advice would you offer when telling the child and for those who have already done this how did it go for you?

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Mumsey · #2 11-30-2009, 07:31 PM

What kind of special need are we talking about? There are some that I would be very open about, and some that are harder to explain, and need more sensitivity.

justamum · #3 12-09-2009, 09:41 AM

It is as mumsey says, it depends on the need. Personally we explained everything at an age appropiate time or when questions start to be asked, just as you would with your average child - however I found that he noticed certain things more as he grew through his teenage years, which made him stand out from his brothers - like: why can I not go to the shops on my own, yet ***** can? Or: Why can I not drive a car, when our ***** can?

Theses children/young people notice more than we often give them credit for, it is at that time when they are ready to have answers in my opinion.

***Lucy*** · #4 12-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Euan has a mic-key button and every so often when im dressing alfie he looks for it on alfie....saying ''me button - gone'' and pointing where it should be on alfie. Heartbreaking. Sad

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eagleh00 · #5 12-11-2009, 02:42 PM

i think katie is too young to really understand what is wrong with her she is only 6 but she does relise she cant do all the things her class mates do but she gives it a jolly good go but i tghink when she starts asking why she is different then is the right time to sit her down and tell her it all but for now she is just happy being katie