Post by Ms. Kathy on Apr 17, 2004 18:09:30 GMT -6
A common occurence among parents who discover their newborn is blind is to grieve the "loss" of their child--meaning the "normal" sighted child they were expecting. Parents should be allowed to grieve this loss and allow themselves to grieve.
After all with the expectation of a new son or daughter are all the plans for "normal" activities with offspring: playing catch with our boys, going to the movies, shopping, reading/sharing favorite books --all these visions, they feel are crushed and accompanied by the burdensome thoughts for the child's future education and employment.
Soon after birth parents are usually put in contact with resources that include services and education for them selves and the child. They may also be exposed to networks and organizations that can assist give and give support to them in raising a child with a visual impairment
This forum is not created to replace local community but in addition to community for parents. Please feel free to ask questions here.
After all with the expectation of a new son or daughter are all the plans for "normal" activities with offspring: playing catch with our boys, going to the movies, shopping, reading/sharing favorite books --all these visions, they feel are crushed and accompanied by the burdensome thoughts for the child's future education and employment.
Soon after birth parents are usually put in contact with resources that include services and education for them selves and the child. They may also be exposed to networks and organizations that can assist give and give support to them in raising a child with a visual impairment
This forum is not created to replace local community but in addition to community for parents. Please feel free to ask questions here.