You Are Not Alone Learning your child has a handicap can be a devastating blow. You may be flooded with many emotions, overwhelmed with the immediate trauma. Yet disappointment and frustration stand in your way as insurmountable obstacles. Anger is likely to color communication not only with professionals but also with immediate family and friends. Fear, too is an immediate response.
Professionals offer terminology that is difficult to understand.
Even well-meaning teachers may soften messages in such a way as to make them unclear. Compounding this are feelings of powerlessness and disappointment. Some families reject all help, or worse yet, reject the problematic child. Seeking Assistance There are many constructive actions that you can take immediately, many sources of support, reassurance and help. Reach out to a parent of a child with special needs, Contact Parent Helping Parents.