What do you say to a parent of a disabled child?
What do you say to a parent of a disabled child? 6 things to say to parents of kids with special needsTalk to our kids. Please don't act like the parents are invisible. Step in and help. Ask the “right” questions. Invite me for a coffee. Don't bring religion into it, or make a comment on how amazing we are. What is a better way to say special needs? Don't use the terms “handicapped,” “differently-abled,” “cripple,” “crippled,” “victim,” “retarded,” “stricken,” “poor,” “unfortunate,” or “special needs.” It is okay to use words or phrases such as “disabled,” “disability,” or “people with...