“Can a social worker help a child with a disability?”
My son has muscular dystrophy, and he also suffers from depression because he realizes that he can't do the things that other kids his age can do. Do you think a social worker can help him?
3 Answers
Absolutely. Many social workers have a clinical license that allows them to perform therapy. Some states call it an LCSW, and others call it LICSW. The social worker can help your son process his depressive feelings and work with him to build coping skills to manage his depression and find acceptance of his limitations. But also, they can help your son look at his life for the things he can still do while living with his condition. So, absolutely. A social worker can help him.
Absolutely a Social Worker can help. Of you are in the Louisiana area, I would be more than happen the get you resources to help you start the process of help your son
At least in my state, there are a variety of case management programs for free for children with disabilities either through school or the county/state. If you are seeking direct 1:1 counseling, there are also social workers that do that.
