Dreading going back to school ...with a disability...

...from the Kids Health website, written by a doctor, here is an article that talks about a child who uses a wheelchair and his first day of school. (Click to read).

My nephew who has CP is going through this right now- and I suspect all across the country (world), this happens. Will a new teacher and new friends understand why I am different? Will they laugh at me? Will I be able to manage? Will I be able to keep up?

I just read a blog by a young lady in the UK who has CP - and her power wheelchair broke. It needs a part and her mom, she wrote, is taking care of it. Meanwhile, she is stranded. I did not put a link because her writing (because she was so frustrated) included mostly expletives. I hope she gets her wheels back soon and will keep her in my prayers.

These are the kind of issues kids with disabilities face. No wheelchair - no going out. It causes frustration and anger - and lots of feelings of being different. Kids are very resilient and can overcome this, but do need support.

The above article is also helpful to read to or with your child if he or she has a child with a disability in their school. Life is harder for these kids - and what a wonderful gift you would be giving your child - and the child with a disability- by doing some handicapped awareness at home!

By the way, the Kids Health website is a wonderful resource for parents in general on lots of "stuff"!