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What if I, as a parent, were to become incapacitated? What Families Supporting a Family Member with a Disability Need to Know About “Respite Care” and “Medical Backup”
“If I were to fall ill, what would happen to this child…?” “Even if I wanted to go for a health checkup, I can’t even leave the house for a few hours.” For families caring for a child (or an adult family member) with a disability at home, the biggest concern is “parents (caregivers)... -
How Do Disability Welfare Services Change When You Turn 18? What You Should Know Before Becoming an Adult
“What will happen to the services I’m currently using when my child turns 18?” “Will they still be able to use after-school day services?” “What kinds of welfare services will they be able to use once they become adults?” For families raising children with disabilities, turning 18 is a milestone that raises questions about their future lives... -
If You’re Wondering, “Could This Be a Developmental Issue?”: The Role of Healthcare in Early Detection and How to Get Started with Therapeutic Education
"I feel like my child is a little behind in speech compared to other kids." "They’re so particular that even a simple daily outing is a struggle." As a parent, there may be moments when you feel a sense of unease about your child’s development—moments when you think, “Huh?” When you notice that sense of unease, it feels like a tight knot in your chest... -
How Can We Support the Social Participation of People with Disabilities Who Tend to Withdraw from Society? Ways to Utilize Community Resources
“I feel like I haven’t been leaving the house much lately…” “Even when I tell them to go outside, they just get even more withdrawn.” “They don’t want to go out,” “They avoid interacting with others,” “They spend all their time at home”—When a person with a disability tends to stay cooped up at home for long periods of time... -
Dealing with the Challenges of Adolescence: Communication Strategies for Parents and Teens to Overcome Them Together
“They used to be so easygoing, but lately they don’t respond to anything I say.” “They get angry over the slightest thing and shut themselves in their room.” Many parents feel bewildered by the changes in their adolescent children. Even children who have grown up freely in nature experience the challenges unique to their teens... -
Three months have passed since the new school term. The Role of Rehabilitation and After-School Day Care to Help Your Child's "I Don't Want to Go to School".
It’s hard to believe that three months have already flown by since the start of the school year and the new school year in April. A new classroom, new teachers, and new friends. In this unfamiliar environment, your child has likely been expending more energy and staying on high alert than we could have imagined. However, the humidity of the rainy season and the fluctuations in temperature... -
First time in medical care, what to do first? Flow and points that parents should know
"Is my child a little slow on the uptake of language? When you are raising a child, you may feel uneasy about such things at a moment's notice. Some of you may have heard the term "rehabilitation" for the first time at a health checkup at a health center or from a teacher at a preschool, and are puzzled... -
For those who are not sure whether to use welfare services for persons with disabilities｜How to take the first step
You are probably feeling like this right now as you are researching welfare services for people with disabilities. You are interested, but it takes courage to take the first step, doesn't it? You don't know the place, ... -
How to praise and communicate in a developmentally appropriate manner, and tips on how to support your child at home
It is not uncommon to have such problems when raising a child with developmental characteristics. In fact, it is not always "right" how to relate to a child, but... -
When you are away from home on urgent business! Short-term stay for the disabled available in Numata City (short stay)
To those of you who live with a family member with a disability, thank you for your daily support. Are you working too hard 365 days a year without a break, thinking, "I have to be there for them all the time," or "I can't leave it to anyone but me? The love and support of your family is the most important thing for you...
