Special needs kids have a lot to live up to.
Sure,
they have their own set of challenges and frustrations. But so do we
all! The difference is that special needs kids often have extra hurdles
to jump over in order to feel like the rock stars they are.
It
can be hard for special needs kids to be inspired. They don't always
hear the feedback they need from peers and mentors, which means they may
struggle with confidence and motivation. That's why we're here to
help—these three ways can help you give your special needs kid an extra
boost this summer:
1) Have them teach others
about their skills and interests. Not only does this help build
confidence, it helps them share what matters most to them with the
people who care about them most.
2) Include
your child in discussions about future plans as much as possible. Let
them know you're thinking of what's best for them now AND in the
future—and that you're taking their feelings into consideration when
making decisions.
3) Encourage your child's
accomplishments! If they've learned a new skill, let them know how
awesome it is that they've expanded their horizons! It doesn't matter if
the skill is something "everybody" else already knows how to.
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