Parents of children with handicap are more troubled by society than the diagnosis itself. It is necessary to change – we are
28. Mar 2025 at 14:45
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They often hesitate to seek help.
Zvolen. People are often afraid of diagnoses or even small deviations because they perceive them as stickers they no longer get rid of. This applies especially in the case of handicapped children.
« As a parent, I meet exactly this – parents are afraid to accept the diagnosis of their child, because they will immediately experience the surroundings, » says Lucia Lazárová, an expert on working with children from the therapeutic center of Via ABA in Zvolen.
For many years he has been helping children with various disorders or diagnoses, as well as their families. At the same time, she educates a son with autism spectrum disorders.
Unlike other diagnoses, such as Down’s syndrome or physical disability, autism is not visible at first glance. Children with this disorder may look the same as their peers, but their behavior is often incomprehensible to the environment.
« When a child with autism suddenly screames, runs or bites, people often call him unscrupulous. But reality is different – such children perceive the world differently and respond to it in a way that does not always match the expectations of society, » he adds.
Children do not just need to retreat. Learned techniques work in the fight against obstacles, the mother of autistic says Read
Are uncertain and are afraid
Applied behavioral analysis
Behavioral analysis is the science of behavior. More precisely, it examines the impact of the environment on behavior and learning. Experimental behavioral analysis (EBA) empirically examines the laws of behavior and learning regardless of their practical use.
Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is the use of these basic principles to solve a socially serious problem. In the education of children with autism as serious problems, we consider that the child does not develop a speech, that he cannot ask what he wants and needs, or express that he does not want something that he cannot wash his hands, or drink from the cup that he cannot read and so on.
Education of children with autism is just one of many areas of application, others are behavioral medicine, education, behavioral management, safety at work, sport.
According to her, many parents have a long weight until they decide to seek professional help. At the beginning, they explain that each child is entitled to quality education, which takes into account his unique needs and relies on scientifically verified methods.
« The surroundings influence them, they often listen to the advice like: ‘It will grow up, that’s nothing serious.’ Moreover, mothers never get any guidance from their children.
That is why she decided to help. He sees the parents come stressed, uncertain, do not know what to wait. Then they understand that children can be worked with and may not be afraid. However, it is important to obtain information from reliable sources.
« The Internet is a double -edged weapon. If I publish how I work with my son, it could help someone, but hurt others. Every child is different, his problems are unique and require an individual approach, » he describes.
Almost daily he encounters that parents are afraid to admit the truth about their child and in front of themselves. It teaches them that it is important to get rid of such a burden and think that they need to be a clutch for their child even when « ordinary » functioning.
« We cannot be afraid to talk about it, we support parents to open.
Although some people consider the effort to integrate autistic children into society as a denial of their diagnosis, she sees it differently.
« It is not about whether a child with autism will marry once or whether it will understand quantum physics. It is important that it can work alone, fits into society, and not to be dependent on parental supervision. I do not want to remove his features, but I want to learn how to handle situations
Parents are increasing, but worries don’t worry
It has been almost eight years old, as a colleague, therapist and analyst Zuzana Maštenová founded a center, which is built on the use of applied behavioral analysis. The centers also opened in Košice and Martin, and they help families every day.
« We want to show that they are not alone, that there is support, and that children can be worked with. Many parents do not even know what progress their child can make if he / she gives the right help. Sometimes it is enough to change the look – even ordinary crying can have different meanings. The child may need something, ask for attention or even manipulate their behavior, » he describes.
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