How to Respond to Disability Curiosity from Kids

Inside this guidebook, you'll find concise how-to instructions, age-appropriate ideas, and real-life scenarios for helping kids (ages 6-12) understand both mental and physical disabilities. These are the steps we found to be the most effective for making sure your message sinks in.

1. Learn what your child already knows about people with disabilities.
2. Teach etiquette for special needs adaptive tools (service dogs, wheelchairs, etc.).
3. Discuss mental difference behaviors (stimming, hyperactivity, etc.) and how to react.
4. Make household adjustments to create an inclusive environment at home.
5. Learn how to answer common questions from kids about people with disabilities.