Mother’s perspective; raising a differently abled child.

  Mother’s perspective; raising a differently abled child.

A heartfelt meetup session with differently abled persons and their mothers
was held at Shifa College of Medicine which was conducted by Dr. Sajida
Naseem, Associate Professor department of Community Medicine
Department on 26th August 2024.
Bringing together specially abled children, their parents and medical students
at one platform in the Neurosciences Module in Year 3. This interaction of
medical students and mothers of differently abled children was aimed to
create a platform for open dialogue about the unique challenges faced by these
families. Mothers shared their personal journey discussing day to day struggles
and triumphs of raising a child with special needs. They highlighted the
emotional physical and social hurdles they encounter, emphasising the
resilience and strength that each family develops over time.
The medical students listened attentively gaining valuable insights into realities
of living with a disability. The session fostered sense of compassion and deeper
understanding, underscoring the importance of empathy and psychosocial
support in health care.
This interaction was a powerful reminder of the need for compassionate
medical care that acknowledges the individual experiences of every patient
and family especially those with differently abled persons.