Six Ways to Support Families With a Special-Needs ChildSample

3 | Listen

After you ask your questions, simply listen whether they are ready to share a little or a lot. Listen, really listen. You may have advice or feel the impulse to fix a problem, but do your best to listen unless you are asked to give feedback.

As the conversation unfolds, ask more questions while respecting the family, but show support and love as you take a genuine interest and express your love for their child and their family.