Post by Butiki on Feb 25, 2014 23:10:40 GMT -8
It's very sad, but unfortunately kids are affected by SCI as well. I find this a very hard thing to grasp, it's so sad. But fortunately there are a lot of resources out there to help these kids and their families. This site has a lot of great information on this sad subject.
Any time a family member becomes paralyzed, your world turns upside down. A new set of stressors enter your life and the world as you knew it is changed. When this happens to your young child or teen, it can seem overwhelming. As a parent of a young child or teen with paralysis, you need to focus on a number of areas of your child's life.
I really couldn't imagine how I would cope if it happened to one of my kids.
Helping children understand paralysis, wheelchairs and disability can be a difficult task. Children learn easily from books, videos and activities such as coloring. Teens may not want to ask an adult questions, but are more likely to search out answers via the web or books
