Autism can be extremely isolating for the parents. Our whole world has been turned upside-down. A lot of times we feel like our friends have abandoned us, when in reality they just don’t know what to do. Also, people want to help, but don’t know how. Well, here are a few ways for you to help someone who has a special needs child.
- Be there for Mom & Dad when they need someone
- Call and check on the family
- Realize that doctors appointment run our days, and don’t be mad about it
- Offer to go to an appointment with Mom to help out
- Offer to keep the other kids during appointments
- Take dinner
- Offer to do laundry, or other housework
- Learn about Autism, and about the child
- Don't be scared away just because you don’t know what to do
- Don’t tell us we should just spank our kids and things will be better
- Pray for us
- Treat us like normal people, not someone to be pitied
- Offer to go grocery shopping for us (we would be more than happy to give you our lists and money)
- Invite us to parties (we may not be able to come, but an invite is still nice)
- Teach your kids to be accepting of people different than them
- Allow us to vent, and don’t try to fix things
This is just a list of things I can think of that would help me. I’m sure that other’s could add to this list. If you have any ideas of how people can help a parent of a special needs child please leave a comment. I hope this helps.
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