I would like to know, how many people feel that disabled people might not belong to a "group" of "normal" peop

Question

some people treat special needs kids ike they are babies when they actually can do things mostly by themselves in there own way, i cant see why some people treat special kids like babies.

Answer 1

People look at their DISabilities rather than their ABILITIES.

Answer 2

I would venture a guess that until you have a special needs child of your own or are related to one in some manner or other, you either don't know what to do or you are afraid of doing the wrong thing. With a culture intent on suing everybody for any perceived wrong, I can understand the hesitance. To put it bluntly, until we educate people about these issues, special needs children (and sometimes adults) are going to be treated like they can't do anything for themselves.

Answer 3

unfortunatly not everyone knows what to expect or has the experience to know how to deal with people or children with disabilities. unless they are being unkind or descriminatory, then these people arent to be judged, but educated. help them by explaing how to treat these children.

Answer 4

Special needs children are no different than the so called 'normal'. They are just slower and take more time to learn. Who knows, one day they may be considered 'normal'.

Answer 5

People are different. People have differences. But those differences don't make them abnormal. Everybody has some issue. Some "issues" are more obvious than others. I think it's a natural reaction for people to speak softly or in a infantile tone when dealing with a person they perceive as helpless or childlike. Just like people speak louder when the listener doesn't speak the same language. Please don't take it personally. Model the appropriate way to speak or tell the person, "You can talk to me in a normal voice." Be honest and upfront; people appreciate that. I've seen some people wear funny T-shirts which break the ice. Most importantly, carry yourself confidently and be true to yourself. Other people will sense this and I believe, will ultimately respond accordingly.

Answer 6

I believe that special needs individuals are just like any other human being out there...their weaknesses are just more noticeable than the other people's.  Some people just aren't used to being around specal needs individuals.  Therefore, they feel bad for them and try to do everything they can to help them out.  The more time a person spends around a special needs individual and gets to know that individual's strengths and weaknesses, they will start to know what that individual needs help with (if anything).

Answer 7

I totally agree with the 3rd answer