When a family with special needs gets their day started, "routine" is very important to them as with any family. With a family with special needs, the "routine" they need is even greater than most other families. Yes, they get up at a certain time. Yes, they get dressed. Yes, they eat breakfast, Yes, they go to school. Yes, they say "I love you"--just like any other family. The difference is that with most families, the "routine" they seek is to help develop discipline. Their "routine" is developed to help them get things done. In a family with special needs, the "routine" takes on all these purposes plus others. This "routine" is needed in the life of a child with special needs just like a senior adult. Their "routine" helps the special needs child feel secure. It alleviates stress in their life. It keeps stimulus to a minimum and thus, it keeps the child on a good footing to reach the objectives of the day. It might be a little easier to reach certain goals with any family but with a child with special needs, they need the "routine" in a much more important way. Without it, their "routine" becomes chaos. "Routine"--its the name of the game for families with special needs..
No comments:
Post a Comment