Ep 15 - Empowering Rather Than Limiting Children with Disability
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About this listen
When parents learn that their child has a disability, it sets them on a road less traveled. Raising that child will be different than what they might have expected, and it’s normal to feel shock and even sadness or disappointment.
And all too often, the next thing parents and caregivers are met with is a list of things their child will “never” do. It can be scary and isolating, and it might take time to process.
But it is vital for parents to then focus on what their children can do and empower them to determine their own paths and make use of their abilities to their fullest potential. It isn’t
Listen to the full episode to hear:
- Why parents don’t have to buy into the “never” list
- Why children with disabilities need to be given the chance to try
- The difference between pushing limits and setting kids up for failure
- Why it’s so important for parents to let their child determine their interests and goals
Learn more about Molly Kennedy
- Molly Kennedy Consulting
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