Blessing a family that has kids with special needs

Let’s say you don’t have a “child with special needs” in your home but you know a family that does.  If you have a heart to help them out, here are some thoughts for you:

You know being a parent is hard. Being a parent to a child who has special needs can be exhausting and consuming of your time and life in general. Between the doctor appointments, therapy sessions, and school meetings, a parent of a special needs child can feel overwhelmed and often make you feel like you’re fighting the battle alone. Finding the right support and help from friends is as crucial for them as it is their child.  You can help!

1. Communicate with them that you are willing to help – If you go to them and say, “It’s on my heart to help out,” you may become their hero!  Go, sit down with me and begin the process. 

2. Get educated about their world – There world is different.  Their child may not be like yours.  It’s ok not to know—it’s not ok not to learn.  Get to know the specific needs they have and how you can help.

3. Help them get some “alone time” – Research and internet blogs are pretty clear that being a parents is one tough road to hold.  Help give them some personal recovery time be letting them have a break from the very draining world that is their world.