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How to approach someone with
special needs
What moms want you to know about their children with
special needs
by REILLY GREY
Moms of children with special needs
endure a full spectrum of greetings, from
apologies and hearsay cures to disbe-
lief and even ridicule. Our job as special
needs parents—my son has autism—is
not only to advocate for our children,
but also to educate our family and
friends to encourage understanding and
empathy.
Please don't apologize. Children
with special needs are living fulfilling
lives without missing out on anything
as compared to typical peers. So, please
don't apologize when you see a child in
a wheelchair or using special equipment.
Our children are not their devices or
their diagnosis.
