In this video from the University of Colorado, Meg Bost describes her experiences growing up as a twin with a sister with disabilities. Meg talks about finding support, accepting her feelings, and finding her voice as an advocate.
1. Start with the assumption that you are an equal partner in your child’s education. Parents of children with special needs should be involved as equal partners in their child’s educational planning. Unfortunately, many parents say, “How can I be an equal partner? I am just a parent. I don’t know enough to work with all those professionals!” A parent who feels this way will not “speak up” and be the best advocate for their child. 2. Deal with your perceptions or feelings about yourself as a parent of a child with special needs. Understand the grief process and don’t let [...]
Build a better relationship with your child by not judging. Rather, state the facts to correct behavior and improve parenting. Watch this video from TrueSelfParenting.com to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvcCkDs4lBI&w=500
A positive parent-child relationship begins early in life. Watch this clip from the CDC and look for times when the parents could have used better communication with their children.
Hearing to your child’s negative talk or actions can be scary but the good news is, you can teach your child to talk back to his negative little voices. How do you do that? Well, the answer lies in YOU!
Most people with disabilities can manage their own affairs with assistance and guidance from a person whom they trust and do not need a guardian. There are many alternatives to guardianship that give people with disabilities support to make decisions without taking away their rights. During the 84th Texas Legislative Session in 2015, legislators passed new laws that make Texas the first state to have laws recognizing supported decision-making agreements as an alternative to guardianship. Continue reading this informative article from Disability Rights Texas to learn more about supported decision-making. What Is Supported Decision-Making? Supported decision-making allows individuals to make their own decisions and stay in charge of [...]
