It’s not always easy finding the right words to say to the parent of a special needs child. This may be because you fear coming off as offensive or insensitive or you merely lack a total understanding of the situation.
To help you avoid an uncomfortable conversation we have listed 10 things that you should not say to special needs parents, as well as how you can say things better for you to easily strike up a conversation next time.
You may be pleasantly surprised to find that, while they may be caring for kids with disability, these mums and dads are, first and foremost, parents like you who only want the best for their children, too.
