The following is a collection of issues that children with limb differences
and their families might face. Most of the issues represent input from
members who wish to share their experiences in order to help those who might
face similar situations in the future. We welcome your experiences and
value your input.
- Issue #1: You just learned that your
child will be 'different'
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Many emotions surface when you first get the news. Trust that your emotions are right for you
and your situation.
- Issue #2: A Mother's
View
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“My
life has just changed forever. I
know what I saw. I’m
not going to look back and see 5 fingers on her right hand.
The rest of my life starts now.”
An
inspirational account of inner thoughts and feelings from the mother
of a child born with limb differences.
- Issue #3: Armed
and Dangerous
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Despite Being Born Without A Right Arm, This Young Man Excels
With A Little Help From His Family & Friends - from
USA Hockey Magazine
- Issue #4: Word Games - Which words are
politically correct?
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What is a 'limb difference' anyway? Some people say disabled. Some say 'special'. Some say
normal and abnormal. Here are some tips to keep from sticking your
foot in your mouth.
- Issue #5: Your child is starting school,
and you want to be proactive
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Parents worry when their child with a limb difference is
starting school and will be subject to the curiosity of classmates and
parents. There are things you can do.
- Issue #6: There are 5
stages of grief. Learn what to expect after a loss
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Experiencing the birth of a child with a limb difference, or an
accident or medical condition that results in the loss of all or a
part of a child's limb, can be an emotional and stressful time.
You will heal. Even if you cannot believe it now, just know that
it is true.
- Issue #7: Welcome
to Holland
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How do you describe the experience of raising a child with a
disability - to try to help people who have not shared the unique
experience - to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It's like
this......
- Issue #8: What
is Truly Important
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A heart-warming story of a child and human nature at its
finest.
- Issue #9: Bike
Riding
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Does Limb Difference Make a Difference?
