Social Skills for Disabilities
Social Skills for Disabilities Since graduation passed for my son, I thought back to the day when my brother, who is now 45 years old, graduated from his class. The day was one of great celebration because he was born when society didn't know the potential of those with Down syndrome. Children were often put in institutions. As I reflect back, I was a big sister who was a naive and oblivious to society's perspective of culture back then. Years later, I had have many conversations with people who informed me of the devastation and shame that went with having a child with a disability. Often, parents would be apologetic about a child and say the child wasn't right. However, parents had a choice how to respond to having a child with a disability. When I was out in the teaching profession, I attended my brother's graduation. By this time in my life, I understood the significance of such achievement and accomplishment for him. The teachers and staff w