How does having a special needs child affect a family?

How does child disability affect the family? What are the needs of and resources available to families of disabled children? What directions are suggested for practice, research, and public policy? read more

Well, a lot will depend on what type of special needs a child has. This will determine what kind of care they need. But, in general, a family will probably have more responsibilities on their plate. They may have to provide extra help for their child to perform day to day tasks. read more

The effect of special needs on families. How having a child with a special need will affect your family's life depends on what and how severe that special need is. In general, you will probably be spending a significant amount of time and energy on your child who has special needs. read more

DS1's disability affects everything. If I have him and another child with me we are housebound, as he requires full time 1: 1 outside the home to be safe. Makes school holidays fun. (not). read more