"Despite all efforts to the contrary from both sides, there seems to be some sort of figurative invisible force field between special needs parents and those of typical children. The differences between each of our experiences raising our children can sometimes have an unfortunate polarizing effect on us when we come in contact with each other. Sounds like I'm talking about a person attempting to negotiate their way around a dangerous animal or a leper? Well, at times, this divide between us can feel that way.
"There have been so many negative stories out there about what not to say to the parents of special needs children, and while I feel as though (in many cases) they are diligent attempts to avoid awkward encounters, they often lead to a full-on avoidance of encounters, so as not to say or do something that may be deemed hurtful or offensive to those of us raising children that are something other than typical."
Source: Jamie Krug
