From the day your child was diagnosed with autism, it seemed like your
world was pushed into an area of disarray from then on. You are suddenly
desperately in search of every information and support you could find
not just for your child, but you, and the family. However, you soon
realize that despite the vast amount of resources out there, you still
find it extremely difficult to get the answers to your burning
questions. The most you could get out of are mostly "maybe, perhaps"
when what you really want are "indeed, for certain"...
What were some of the concerns on your mind when your child was diagnosed with autism? How did you cope with the unexpected stress that came your way? Were you able to find the support to see you through the times filled with questions and uncertainty? If yes, from where and from whom did you find your support. Do you find that your concerns are less of a stress inducing issue over time. If so, was the support you have been receiving or have received the reason for the improvement in your perspective about autism and your child? If yes, how willing are you to share your experiences with other parents and caregivers so that they can benefit from your expertise?
Support. What Exactly Is It?
We often hear about this term called 'support' and yet we understand so little, and unfortunately get so little of it.
Support is actually a very broad term. When we talk about support, are we talking of emotional support, physical support or program implementation support? Are we talking about getting more information or getting hands on physical assistance? Do you need morale support or financial assistance?
It is really important to know what kind and what level of support each individual needs. Some people just need information while others may need more than just theoretical resources. Some parents may need that emotional support every now and then to let them feel and know that they are going the right direction but other than that are very good at finding and adopting teaching strategies for their children.
How Do We Identify the Kind of Support We Need?
Yet how many parents do go out there to actively seek the support that they need? And how many parents actually dismiss the the importance of having the necessary support, regardless of what kind it is that they need? Also, how many parents actually could identify the kind of support they truly need?
Perhaps it will be beneficial for you to sit down with your love ones and have a thorough discussion with them. Sometimes you may be so overwhelmed with so many things in life that your mind is too busy to ponder over more intimate and personal but nonetheless important issues such a your own well being. Maybe your love ones may be able to pinpoint the kind of support that you are lacking. Or maybe it's the lack of support from your live ones that you feel is lacking.
Once you are able to identify what kind of support do you exactly need, then seeking for that assistance could be so much easier.
Don't forget that there are professionals out there who may be able to help. What about friends or other parents out there with similar problems? With social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and the various Yahoo groups, seeking out specific support groups for your needs are made more convenient these days. Also don't undermine the power of familial support. It is one of the best kind of support anyone can get. If you think that you are not getting enough of it, maybe it is time to sit down with them and discuss about the issues at hand.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesistate to email me at davensim@triumphantkids.com. You can also find out about the services I provide on my website www.triumphantkids.com.
Till the next post, with deepest regards,
Daven. :)
What were some of the concerns on your mind when your child was diagnosed with autism? How did you cope with the unexpected stress that came your way? Were you able to find the support to see you through the times filled with questions and uncertainty? If yes, from where and from whom did you find your support. Do you find that your concerns are less of a stress inducing issue over time. If so, was the support you have been receiving or have received the reason for the improvement in your perspective about autism and your child? If yes, how willing are you to share your experiences with other parents and caregivers so that they can benefit from your expertise?
Support. What Exactly Is It?
We often hear about this term called 'support' and yet we understand so little, and unfortunately get so little of it.
Support is actually a very broad term. When we talk about support, are we talking of emotional support, physical support or program implementation support? Are we talking about getting more information or getting hands on physical assistance? Do you need morale support or financial assistance?
It is really important to know what kind and what level of support each individual needs. Some people just need information while others may need more than just theoretical resources. Some parents may need that emotional support every now and then to let them feel and know that they are going the right direction but other than that are very good at finding and adopting teaching strategies for their children.
How Do We Identify the Kind of Support We Need?
Yet how many parents do go out there to actively seek the support that they need? And how many parents actually dismiss the the importance of having the necessary support, regardless of what kind it is that they need? Also, how many parents actually could identify the kind of support they truly need?
Perhaps it will be beneficial for you to sit down with your love ones and have a thorough discussion with them. Sometimes you may be so overwhelmed with so many things in life that your mind is too busy to ponder over more intimate and personal but nonetheless important issues such a your own well being. Maybe your love ones may be able to pinpoint the kind of support that you are lacking. Or maybe it's the lack of support from your live ones that you feel is lacking.
Once you are able to identify what kind of support do you exactly need, then seeking for that assistance could be so much easier.
Don't forget that there are professionals out there who may be able to help. What about friends or other parents out there with similar problems? With social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and the various Yahoo groups, seeking out specific support groups for your needs are made more convenient these days. Also don't undermine the power of familial support. It is one of the best kind of support anyone can get. If you think that you are not getting enough of it, maybe it is time to sit down with them and discuss about the issues at hand.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesistate to email me at davensim@triumphantkids.com. You can also find out about the services I provide on my website www.triumphantkids.com.
Till the next post, with deepest regards,
Daven. :)
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