Please provide some do's and don'ts on caring for a child.

Do be patient.: Stay as calm as possible even though you feel like you are about to explode.Be consistent with discipline.Do not show your weakness.Take a time out to cool off when overstimulated not as a punishment.

Ignore: Do routines with children. It helps to organie their lives better.

Ignore: Any attention reinforces a behavior, whether it's positive or negative, so ignore bad behaviors.

Ignore: Fever is only a symptom not a cause of disease, so if your child has fever, concentrate on the cause.

Develop: Develop a relationship with a pediatric rehab doctor. They have a wealth of resource advice.

It: It is important 2 find your special needs child's strengths and enhance them 2 build self esteem.

You: You R your child's best advocate. Do what you can 2 help friends & family understand their needs.

Take: Take time for your needs, it will help you continue to be able to support your child's needs.

Don't: Don't assume your child's new teacher has read Ur Child's PsycheReport Talk 2 them about their needs.

Coordination: Coordination between parents, school and therapists is essential for special needs children.

Keep: Keep a copy of your child's records from every provider- doctor, therapist, school & hospital.

Ignore: Toddlers are "eyes and ears", as they say. Keep that in mind every day!

Ignore: Do think about both short and long term consequences of what you're doing - is that candy bar now OK.

Ignore: Do play imaginary games with child at their level. Do not leave a child unattended in bath, car.

Ignore: 1) Be patient 2) Take turn to care for the child to give you partner a break 3) Never loose hope .

Ignore: Love and appreciate your child regardless of ability, they are a gift and precious.

Ignore: Do: Engage supports including health professionals, peer groups. Don't: hide. You're not alone.

Ignore: Don't ever force your child to eat. A Parents job is to prepare food.

Ignore: Special kids need more of your love, patience , attention and medical care.

Ignore: You need to have a lot of patience, love & tolerance. Never use physical or verbal punishment.

Ignore: Lots of love, patience and perseverance. Don't feel guilty for being tired and asking for help.

Ignore: A gentle massage everyday especially to the legs and feet helps to calm them .

Ignore: Do watch your child's behavior for changes. Do communicate your expectations for your child's actio.

Ignore: 1 of every 5 homes in the US includes a child with Special Health Care Needs. You are not alone!

Ignore: All the care and material things pale into insignificance in front of Love & genuine acceptance!

Ignore: The entire family has to be consistent. Don't always focus on the negatives. Praise good behaviors.

Ignore: Do treat the child with care and respect. Don't treat the child like a smaller version of an adult.