How would you handle a disabled child?

I’m disabled with Cerebral Palsy, a neurological impairment that makes me require an electric wheelchair and need personal care assistance. But I was a happy kid and am now a happy, independent adult who still needs a lot of help with physical things, but so what? I ran for Lt. Governor in Massachusetts in 2006. I hope your daughter grows up to be as independent as me. Feel fee to e-mail me.

Im honsetly not sure but i do believe that every child is a gift and so i think that id just learn the best way. Sure i think your only human and need yur crying days, frustated and angry. My cousin is mentally retarded and i have found her to be the most loving and affectionate child! I dont think anyone would say it would be easy! Hugz for you both.

My child wasn't breathing when she was born,,didn't know if she would even live. She has Autism and Developmantal delays. I figure God gave her to me for a reason..I never was in denial or grieved her not being like all other children. She is special to me..I treat her as I did my other daughter..with a few minor adustments needed for her abilites..but I treat her no less than any other , she is just as important as any other human being and so is your child! I didn't look for excuses or blame...I Looked for what can I do to make my childs life better!!

The same way I would handle a normal child, because she is a child disabled or not and she has feelings, whether she expresses and understands them easier or not. Just treat her like a normal child.

KILL THEM !! LOL !

My Neice (7) has a mental disability. I'm afraid I dont really know what you mean by handleing it though Bel. When she was born our whole family loved her. now as she is developing and her disabilities are becoming more apparent that hasn't changed. There is no problem to handle. She is as much a part of the family as myself, and she will always be loved acordingly.

What is the percentage of disability of your little girl ? Can she walk and talk ? Give me more details about her and I will guide you

Give her much love and care. God will do the rest.

I have a son 12, with Cerebral palsy. We treat him just like the other kids. He is wheelchair bound, but we try to find things to do that we can include him, and have fun. Is your daughter able to walk?

I would treat them with love and care as if they're my own siblings.

I would take it one day at a time. I would show her the love and compassion (if not more) then I would show a child that doesn't have a disability. I think I would also need a lot of family support.

Hmmm... i will hire someone who has expertise in handling such disability for i have no time.

Hey, BELMC - I found you. Some dear friends our ours have a daughter Maddy who is disable. She like a Diamond. I first thought it would ruin the marriage, but it has bonded them closer together. The mum is active member of the disable community, going to seminars all over Australia. Regards Key

Give love and affection

I am sorry to hear about this. I am pregnant right now and I constantly worry if something would happen to my child and how I would react. If my son was disabled I would love him with all my heart and treat him just the same. It will be tough but I could get through it. Take it each day at a time. Every child is precious.

I would handle it quite easily, and make sure I treated that child no different from the way I would treat any other, apart from the extra care that may be needed. I think it is very important to have them not have that feeling of being "different".

First prayer and looking to God for wisdom and strength. Next love and caring, get to know her needs and then try to meet them in the best way possible. I do not mean to sound trite. Your situation must be very challenging. Those who have similar diabled children could give you more practical advice.

It would be a very difficult situation, but one that you couldn't fully know how you would handle it unless you have experienced it.

teach the best for her.

just just just with care and help of her and by giving a lots of LOVE.....