To begin with, there is no strict or clear definition of what it means for a child to have ‘special needs’. Several research works have looked at the effects of having a child with special needs on parents. Some universities have set up departments on special needs children, such parents can visit such departments to learn more about how to take care of children with special needs,” he said. Because most children with special needs require specialised care, a parent needs to develop specific skills for caring for them. Seek out other parents with special needs childrenIt can also be good finding other parents with children who have special needs and getting advice from them.

Source: Punch May 24, 2019 23:03 UTC