Proper medical and psychological attention is important, as are educational interventions, as required. Medication, therapies, and exercises may be prescribed. Parents may need to learn to administer these at home to supplement professional services. A child with visual problems can learn through his other senses. A child with motor problems can compensate in other ways.
Technology is often available to assist children with special needs.
Parents and family professionals will have to become educated about the disability and keep abreast of new medical discoveries, technology advances, and educational services. 8 - Peers Peers become more important as children grow older. Although not as influential for preschoolers as for adolescents, peers who provide poor examples or who exhibit inappropriate behaviors will affect preschoolers. Adults and older children who engage in activities that are not age-appropriate for preschoolers may negatively affect preschoolers. Preschoolers will not understand that these behaviors are not acceptable and may attempt to imitate the behaviors and to act in the same manner whenever they can.