I found an article that I thought was interesting and decided to share it. In the article, Dr. Bankar examines the important role of parents in the rehabilitation process of a child with a disability. He studied factors that influence and increase the success of children with disabilities. He states that “Parental acceptance and parental involvement for the child with disability can be effective only if parents and (the most importantly) the rehabilitation professionals would look after the following issues in the rehabilitation process.”

1.    Stress of parents of child with disability

2.    Factors affecting parental acceptance and involvement

3.    Facilitating parental acceptance and involvement in rehabilitation process

Basically, parents must accept their child’s disability and be committed and involved in order for the child to experience success. This may seem so simple but if a parent is overwhelmed or cannot cope, it will prove difficult to meet the needs of the child. Parents and families need an outlet to express their feelings and emotions to help manage stress. Most of what I have read and found confirms that parents and families need to take time for themselves and find ways to relieve the pressures, stress, and possible demands of having a child with a disability.

Role of Parental Acceptance and Involvement in the Rehabilitation Process of Child with Disability. Bankar, Neelkanth // Golden Research Thoughts; Jan2012, Vol. 2 Issue 1, Special section p1 b