Aspects of the minds of mothers of children with developmental but no intellectual disabilities and the nature of these disabilities

[Purpose] This study aimed to elucidate the aspects of psychosocial adjustment of mothers of children with developmental but no intellectual disabilities and to clarify the nature of these disabilities. [Participants and Methods] We conducted an unstructured group interview with three mothers of children with developmental but no intellectual disabilities. [Results] The mothers who were not aware of the disabilities, because the disability characteristics made it difficult to recognize easily the disabilities, began to feel anxious about the unforeseeable future when their children began to fail in society outside the home, such as in school. This anxiety was made worse by the teachers’ lack of understanding of the developmental disabilities and reduced self-esteem of the children themselves. Becoming aware of their children’s ability that they had not seen earlier, a peaceful life and expectations for the future brought about by awareness led to the psychosocial recovery of these mothers. [Conclusion] The truth about the nature of developmental disabilities in the absence of intellectual disabilities, human consciousness does not accept diversity and allows the majority to force minorities to conform.