Yesterday one father called me to say that he never read anything about autism or went to any appointments until his wife had to go out of town for a funeral. Left home with their child, he came to a realization of what her everyday life was really like, and he began to take a different attitude. He wants to read about autism, go to meetings and requested me to organise a workshop on autism.
Dear mothers.... if you want your partner to know more about your child.. here is an idea.Take a day out..... just joking
Everyone deals with parenthood differently, and this difference may be even more pronounced in a family with a child who has special needs. It is very usual for one or both parents to become immersed in the world of special needs after the diagnosis of a child.
1.If you are not getting supportiveness of your husband does not necessarily mean an unwillingness to do so. Give him time to get to know your child in his own way and at his own pace.
2.Keep your husband informed about your son and what you learn about him and his special needs.
3. Continue to encourage positive family interaction as much as possible.
4.You can certainly let your husband know how his lack of involvement or interest makes you feel; but no accusations please.
5.You may feel somewhat resentful at times that you are the one doing all of the work here, but cheer up yourself.
6. If your husband has a particularly hard time accepting your son’s diagnosis then some counseling or therapy could be helpful. But first try to gently nudge him along and to talk to him about your feelings and his with regard to your son. Perhaps things can begin to move on from there.
Dear mothers.... if you want your partner to know more about your child.. here is an idea.Take a day out..... just joking
Everyone deals with parenthood differently, and this difference may be even more pronounced in a family with a child who has special needs. It is very usual for one or both parents to become immersed in the world of special needs after the diagnosis of a child.
1.If you are not getting supportiveness of your husband does not necessarily mean an unwillingness to do so. Give him time to get to know your child in his own way and at his own pace.
2.Keep your husband informed about your son and what you learn about him and his special needs.
3. Continue to encourage positive family interaction as much as possible.
4.You can certainly let your husband know how his lack of involvement or interest makes you feel; but no accusations please.
5.You may feel somewhat resentful at times that you are the one doing all of the work here, but cheer up yourself.
6. If your husband has a particularly hard time accepting your son’s diagnosis then some counseling or therapy could be helpful. But first try to gently nudge him along and to talk to him about your feelings and his with regard to your son. Perhaps things can begin to move on from there.
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