I am concerned about the emotional and psychological welfare of my husbands 5 children.
The 3 oldest have been diagnosed with Autism. When they are with us we spend time helping them with homework and reading as they struggle with this at school. This has not been easy as they seem to be completely disengaged from their learning. The children have informed us that they are "dumb", will never have a job and don't need to learn because they have a disability. The children have told us this is what their mother tells them.
Is this considered emotional or psychological abuse as in my opinion they are been put down and not been provided with support and assistance to grow?
My concern is that they believe that they are not smart and that they will never get smarter.
If it is considered abuse how do we prove this?
Any advice would be most appreciated
The 3 oldest have been diagnosed with Autism. When they are with us we spend time helping them with homework and reading as they struggle with this at school. This has not been easy as they seem to be completely disengaged from their learning. The children have informed us that they are "dumb", will never have a job and don't need to learn because they have a disability. The children have told us this is what their mother tells them.
Is this considered emotional or psychological abuse as in my opinion they are been put down and not been provided with support and assistance to grow?
My concern is that they believe that they are not smart and that they will never get smarter.
If it is considered abuse how do we prove this?
Any advice would be most appreciated