Tips for successful parenting for children with special needs, helping them to reach their best potential, making them self sufficient and enabling them to be part of an Inclusive Society.

1. SPECIAL PARENTING
RINCY JOSEPH
FOUNDER/CHAIRPERSON
ALAN FOUNDATION
CHANGANACHERRY
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2. Feeling Helpless ….
25 year female having genetic disorder now in
miserable situation…..
Kept on high dose of Psychiatric drugs for the
past 10 years and now with other associated
illness, not able to be managed by anyone …
And so many similar & even worse cases
around..
ATTENTION – Parents & Professionals
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3. Why ….
Parents were not given any proper guidance, referral or
training on special parenting since childbirth. Followed
No proper medical follow up. No periodic health check
ups
Predetermined stigmatized beliefs of No cure.. Followed
by
No early intervention. No proactive parenting
Charitable model of special education without parental
involvement which literally brought NO improvement.rincy1973@gmail.com

4. Change is Inevitable….
Special Children & Special Parents should be helped
to come to the Light…
Who can lead this Change???
Not Government, Not Special Educators and Not any
other professionals / personnel..
PARENTS - Only Parents can create Change. Because
it’s only parents who’s mind can throb for their
offspring.
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5. Key to Successful Special Parenting
Parents are the Best therapist, teachers and healers.
Stay close to your therapist, teacher and doctor.
Get Involved, learn from them & lead your child
ahead.
1. Intensive Early Intervention (0-6 yrs) – Not just by
therapist / professionals but most importantly
repeating the sessions at home by family members
as many times as possible.
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6. 2. Regular Health Screening/Checkups.
3. Use medications with Caution - Internet is at
your finger tips. Browse the net to learn
about the drugs prescribed to weigh it’s side
effects/ interactions with the benefits it gives
to your child. Clarify doubts before you
begin. Most efficiently try for alternative
remedies..
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7. Proper Education- Education is the Right of
All.
 Special Schools & Special Educators are not just meant
to training children for Activities of Daily Living.
Innovative & Modified methods of teaching-learning is
mandatory from early childhood to maximize functional
skills.
 Inclusive Education is not just providing a Pass Certificate
in 10/12 & later the adult remains at home.
 Imparting knowledge into a child is the skill of a
Competent Teacher more than the student’s ability.
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8. Education system should Change…
 Borderline & Mild IQ delayed children are
neglected in today’s educational system with no
room for a productive living.
 Commercialized/ Government education should
service and impart education with dedication
and commitment to create a better tomorrow
for All..
 Parent-Student-Teacher relationship is highly
essential.
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9.  Special Parenting needs lot of Patience, Perseverance
and Positive Energy.
 Special Parenting should have that Inner Urge and
Passion towards creating a better tomorrow for your
child.
 Special Parenting is a Divine Mission & should have a
Divine Insight.
 Special Parenting is an Unique journey and requires
lot of Inner Strength to stand as the Voice for your
child anywhere and everywhere.
 Special Parenting is a way towards Eternal Life.
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10. Important Rules:-
Systematic & Disciplined life style of Parents, Siblings
and Others
Proactive Parenting & Role Modelling
Reinforcements and not Punishments
Communicative words, phrases and tone. NO
Negative talks
Inclusion Everywhere - involvement in family,
neighborhood & in public
Daily/ Regular Monitoring, Training & Motivation
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11.  Be the Best Special Parent you can, do everything
possible from the day one of your child’s life
enjoy the warmth & contentment of your inner mind.
 Accept your Special God-Given Assignment with an
Open Heart & receive the Greatest Priceless Reward
along with Countless Worldly Blessings as Bonus.
 Stay connected with Motivating family members, Support
networks, Proactive and Selfless Professionals
 Never Give up Trying new ways.. AND
 Never Give-up Hope…..Stay Positive
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ULTIMATELY…..
Children are not your Future Wealth, rather they
are your Rewards…
Don’t Underestimate your child with their
Difference but Prove how EFFICIENT is your
PARENTING from beginning till the end..
Be the Most Competent Parent you can
&
Receive the Best Parent Reward from
YOUR CREATOR.