Common Misconceptions Series 1: You might be told 'It will get better on its own,' but...

When raising a child with developmental traits,
you may hear words like these from those around you.

"They're still a child, so it's fine."
"It will get better on its own."

I believe these words are meant to be encouraging, and
there are indeed many children who become able to do more as they grow.

However, on the other hand, developmental traits are
not so much something that "gets cured" like a cold,
but are considered to be something close to the child's innate characteristics (personality).

Developmental traits are not something that "disappear"

For example,
・Forgetting things often
・Difficulty switching emotions
・Showing strong concentration on things they are interested in
・Having a unique sense of personal space

Rather than these characteristics naturally disappearing over time,
it is said that

through the understanding of those around them, environmental adjustments, and how they are interacted with,
they often "become less of a struggle."

That is what is said.

Children gradually find their own ways

In fact, as children grow,

"What can I do to make things go well?"
"What kind of person am I?"

They learn these things little by little and build their strength.

Through adult support and experience,

they can find their own way of doing things.

They are able to find it.

The important thing is not "curing" but understanding

Therefore, it is considered that the important thing is

not "curing them," but finding methods that suit the child together.

That is what is believed.

For example,

・Finding ways to make it work together
・Building up successful experiences
・Creating a safe place to be

These kinds of interactions

become a great source of strength for the child.

Try changing your perspective a little

The time you spend worrying,

wondering, 'Why is this child like this?'

can be transformed into time spent thinking, 'How can this child best demonstrate their strengths?'

This shift in perspective

will significantly change how you see the child.

Finally,

Every child grows in their own unique way.
Each one develops differently.

Even if it is not at the same pace as those around them,
they will grow little by little at their own pace.

Having the adults around them understand and support that growth,

is something that can lead to
a great sense of security for the child, isn't it?

For parents who are struggling in the same way,
I share 'ways of interacting that make things a little easier.'

I would be happy if you could follow me.