Inclusive Society: Role of the family & community in the life of an individual with a developmental disability.

It is really important to have an inclusive society. This ensures the well-being of an individual with a developmental disability as well as the well-being of their family.

Being a parent or a caregiver of a child with a disability comes with multiple and unique responsibilities. Playing the role of a special parent and caring for your family is important. But do not forget to take care of yourself in the process too. 

As parents of children with disabilities proactively seek information and support for their children, they may discover some limitations. These limitations reinforce a sense of isolation or exclusion and increase emotions such as grief or anger. As a result of these and other factors, parents seeking support for their special needs children have special needs of their own when it comes to self-care.

To ensure an inclusive society for a child with a developmental disability it is important that the community shares the social responsibility. One should not hesitate to seek help from family members or society to avoid burnout. 

In our Rubaroo knowledge sharing series, our parent champions talk about the important role of family members. Hima, Lakshmi, Marcus and Annamma when taking care of a child with a disability for the family’s collective wellness. 

Check out other parent champions who talk about their child’s journey while sharing their valuable learning gathered through their inspiring tales.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner to understand safe management.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the parent champions. They invested their time and effort by sharing their inspiring story with the wider parent community. 

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHA, or other intellectual disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us.