vulnerable to the psychological effects of “Corona” .. And thus we help them
With social spacing and school closures, families of children with disabilities suffer from several consequences, including children losing access to the treatments and counseling they usually receive at school or rehabilitation centers.
On this, she explained to "Previously" a consultant pediatric medicine, growth and behavior of Dr. Fatima Al-Ahmari, that Corona''s socio-environmental impact on the child can be summed up Its effect is to exacerbate the risk of child abuse, neglect, violence, psychological distress, and a negative impact on their growth and development, including what affects the family, the social sphere, and society.
Al-Ahmari gave advice to parents and educators during the Corona pandemic By applying strategies to relieve stress such as: communication, which is the key to improvement, and giving priority to caring for yourself and caring for her to care for your child, then reassuring your child and caring for sympathy for him, especially those with disabilities, as he will not see his school or rehabilitation center, or perhaps some of the usual tools he has to overcome his disability, He may be uncomfortable or in pain, and he may also need a visit to a psychotherapist or drugs of a different type.
Parents must also show sympathy and notify the child of unconditional love for him, and demonstrate happiness by spending additional time with him, especially since you are always wearing the teacher''s hat, or the therapist or trainer, as well as seeking help from specialists, participating with associations dealing with people with disabilities, and following up their activities And their news, also, to give priority attention to caring for yourself and caring for your child, while making sure to stay in touch with others "hypothetically" by maintaining social ties even in the shadow of curfews, home quarantine, and others.
She also advised a consultant medicine, growth and behavior of children, the necessity of arranging virtual periodic meetings with friends, and with the rest of the family through the applications that help in this, and assured that there will be challenges, frustrations and pressures as the Corona pandemic continues, but the goal is that the father and the mother turn it for an opportunity to learn, grow and hold together For the family and the strengthening of relationships.
