Voices of Members
Voices of Members
Chun Hei's mother
2024.10.26

Time flies! Jun xi is already 25 years old. He had been emotionally stable, well-behaved and cooperative since he was a child. But now that he grown up, he has his own opinions on certain things and slight changes will make him uncomfortable and rebelling. Children's tantrum is already a headache for parents, and We, as parents, have no idea how to respond to children from time to time which puts a lot of pressure on us. During consultations with medical professionals, I was fortunate to be referred to psychologist. I received support and sharing from fellow parents when I complained in group counselling sessions. Furthermore, I participated in a seminar organized by IDEAL at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and had deeper understanding of the unique thoughts of adults with intellectual disabilities. I also learned some skills to deal with intellectually disabled children and realized the cause of frustration is that parents do not understand what children think. If we witness children growth and changes from another perspective, it would be a blessing for both parents and children.