Question

My child is 5 years old and recently has been hitting people when they’re not happy and has difficulty concentrating. After checking, it was found that the child has an intellectual disability. I would like to ask what good methods can help the child?

Answer

It’s evident from the issue of pediatric intellectual disability you’ve mentioned that you are a brave and great mother. When dealing with the care and education of children with intellectual disability, the following points are very important:

  1. The emotional and psychological state of the parents is crucial. Caring for children with intellectual disability is a long-term and arduous task, and the parents’ emotions directly affect the child’s mood and attitude. Therefore, it’s essential to provide a loving environment for the child to grow up in.
  2. Patience is an indispensable quality. Since children with intellectual disability have reduced understanding and memory, parents need to guide them with a calm attitude and patience, helping them recognize people and things around them.