Don’t worry!’ ‘He’ll be right’: Why do we say all the wrong things to parents of children with a disability?

The golden rule of supporting others is understand first, solve second – most of the time people are looking to feel heard rather than be fixed.

And while Claire was struggling and stressing and advocating for her child, even friends – especially friends – were saying all the wrong things.

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Topics:
Ableism and disability models

Author:
Ellen Fanning

Source:
Guardian Australia

Date published:
Sun 26th Jun, 2022