The Myth of the Superwoman with a Special Needs Child – Blog from The Swaddle

I am the director of an organization for children with disabilities and their families in Dehradun. Recently, one of our major funders asked us to conduct what they call a “Family Burden Survey.” They wanted to get a sense of the extra difficulties families face when caring for a special needs child.

I sat in on several of the 40 interviews. I was moved by the gentle, patient approach of the clinical psychologist who was conducting the study and impressed with her skill. Her facial expressions remained mild and encouraging regardless of what she heard. There was no judgment, no sense of surprise, no undue concern at anything the young mothers said. All that came across was a calm interest in hearing their stories.

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