A Parent's Guide to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Most people benefit from having a variety of friends from different backgrounds.
Your son with DMD will probably enjoy having some friends with similar disabilities and some without any disability. In early childhood, many youngsters will accept your son unconditionally and view his wheelchair as just a part of his identity, much as they see another child's red hair or blue bicycle. If he attends the same school and has many of the same classmates year after year, he can grow comfortable and secure with these reliable friends. As he develops a more individual identity, he'll gravitate toward friends who have similar interests. In school, be sure your Individualized Education Plan covers his social needs, especially if your son is moving to a new school or is shy.