Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 I believe having a confident child begins at home. You can't control or stop them being teased by kids. It's going to happen even to kids who do not have disabilities. I constantly tell my kids how great they are. My 4 year old had apraxia and my 10 year old ADHD/LD. I have always been honest with them about their disabilities but I also make a big deal out of their achievements. For example my son will point out the child in his class that gets the best grades and I will point out to my son that he works harder and longer and that since he is doing it with LD's that he is actually accomplishing more. I tell both my kids they have to work longer and harder than other kids-it's not fair it just is the way it is and that they can do it. I also make sure both my kids know apraxia and LD's have nothing to do with being smart...they are both real smart or they wouldn't be doing so well. Kids will always say mean and hurt ful things but luckily family has more influence. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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