Dos'
- Communicate, communicate and communicate. That is the major thing that an MR Child needs. He may not understand the meaning or respond to it. But he would realize that you are giving attention to him and loving him. He is sure to feel the warmth of your love.
- Physical contact is equally important. A gentle hand around his shoulder, a warm hug, an appreciative kiss on his forehead gives him the assurance that you are with him and you understand him.
- Introduce him to your friends and relatives. Always present him in a positive light in front of them. Appreciate his abilities. Those abilities may be common or minor for you or others, but believe me it works wonders on such children's mind and behavior.
- Take him along with you wherever possible. Treat him like any normal child.
- Do not seclude your child and confine him to one place.
- Do not shout and be angry on him, even if it is his fault. Because he doesn't do it intentionally and he doesn't understand what is right or wrong. But yes, he will surely feel the negative impact of your reaction.
- Remember they are prone to be adamant. Do not budge to their undue request. But at the same time do not respond negatively by scolding or beating him. Rather, try to diver his attention on some other thing. Handle him gently.
- Do not discuss openly about his disabilities and shortcomings when he is around.
Remember that he is a special children who has come to this world to teach what true and selfless love is all about
