Impact of Family Counseling on Development of Special Children

Abstract

Children with special needs are often at a risk in society. They encounter barriers in school and social situations, such as being bullied and not being taken seriously. While the world is changing, these children are not always welcome in society. Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children with special needs to grow and develop to their potential. Studies have found that children raised in families with high levels of cohesion, harmony and child support succeed in more adaptive ways than those raised in families with less cohesion. This suggests that parents of children with disabilities need more assistance. This study uses a constructive theoretical framework to explore the notion of disability as experienced by parents of children with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a therapy intervention in a specific group of people who underwent family counselling sessions. The past researches of different authors were evaluated.  Surveys were conducted using self-structured questionnaire, the results of which have been interpreted using statistical analysis.  68% respondents were male, and the rest were females. The respondents were divided into different age classes where the modal class was 20-25 years having a frequency of 45. It was observed that the family counselling had a positive impact on 80% of the children. This improvement was found in their social, physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. It was concluded that regular family counselling sessions are recommended for the students having special needs for better results.