Special Needs Resolutions

Posted by Lynn Moore Jan 30, 2008

We are coming up on the end of the month. New Year resolutions have come and gone for many, but parents of children with special needs tend to have ongoing, ever developing resolutions or goals. What resolutions did you make regarding your child with special needs? Did your resolutions include school goals? Homework goals? Socialization? Or perhaps self-advocacy?

Take a few minutes today to evaluate the things that you would like to see your child accomplish this year. How will those things come about? Will it involve further training for you or your child? Are there parenting books that you would like to read or put to use? What about parent and family organizations that offer education, guidance, and support?

Many families encourage their children to set their own goals. In fact, when a child is older he will undoubtedly be involved in education and career training goals. If your child is at the age to make some of these decisions, I encourage you to share your experiences with our readers.

I encourage you to jump in on the conversation for New Years resolutions for families with special needs. Share a book title, a suggestion, or a question. The give and take will be valuable.