Everyday Advocate Standing up for Your Child with Autism or Other Special Needs

Name: Everyday Advocate Standing up for Your Child with Autism or Other Special Needs
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ISBN: 9780451232298

ISBN-10: 0451232291

ISBN-13: 9780451232298

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Authors: Penguin Publishing Group, Lynn Kern Koegel

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"THE guide for getting the best life possible for your child...invaluable." -Dr. Phil McGraw As an individual rights attorney and parent of an autistic child herself, Areva Martin shares clear, step-by-step instructions on how parents can assert themselves-with doctors, teachers, school officials, neighbors, or even family members-and get the best results for their child. Practical and inspiring, with personal stories from other parents of autistic children, The Everyday Advocateoffers real-world actions that work and teaches parents the skills to become better advocates for their children.

Book details

List price: $15.00
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 4/5/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 6.01" wide x 8.97" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.770
Language: English



Foreword


Introduction: Advocacy Makes a Difference



The Call to Advocacy



Facing Facts: Getting a Diagnosis



A New Perspective: Stepping Up



Advocacy 101: The Principles of Advocacy



Personal Advocacy: New Ways of Adapting



Family Challenges: Advocating to Your Family



Family Challenges: Advocating to Your Growing Child



Empowerment Circles: Avoiding Isolation



Balancing a Career and Autism: Making Your Life Work



Public Advocacy: Getting Results



Navigating the Therapy Maze: Educating Yourself



Legal Consultation: Making Decisions About Your Child's Education



Legal Consultation: Our Family's Choice for Inclusion



Legal Consultation: Planning Your Child's Education



In the Community: Integrating Your Child


Epilogue: It Begins with Hope


Glossary of Key Terms


Acronyms



Recommended Reading List



Sample Advocacy Letters



Student Self-Monitoring IEP Sheet


Acknowledgments


Endnotes


Index