- Feb 26, 2005
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How do you respond to individuals in our community who are "special", in other words those who are handicapped or mentally retarded? Is there a sense of a "forced acceptance" because one might feel sorry for them? I say "forced acceptance" because in their face one might be nice to them, but carry on direct mannerisms, IN MANY CASES that are VERBAL that can be picked up on by 'normal' family members.
Also, do you think that because one person in a family might be 'special' that the others would be genetically prone to the same physical and/or mental retardation?
Please be honest, while respectful that there may be "special" people in the community or family of "special" people that might be reading. And remember, these are just QUESTIONS for pondering.
Also, do you think that because one person in a family might be 'special' that the others would be genetically prone to the same physical and/or mental retardation?
Please be honest, while respectful that there may be "special" people in the community or family of "special" people that might be reading. And remember, these are just QUESTIONS for pondering.