Finding child care or babysitters for your children should be a process in which careful assessment is made and an informed decision is made after all factors have been considered. Choosing appropriate care for disabled children requires more caution and discernment as your special needs child requires customized care for physical, cognitive and intellectual development.
Child disability is caused by hereditary factors, deficiencies or complications during fetal stages or birth, or is acquired in childhood years. Diagnosis and understanding of child disability helps both the child and the child minder to deal with the difficulties that may arise because of the disability. When the presence of a disability in children is unknown, it can cause misunderstanding, frustration and negativity.
