As a parent, you may find yourself among competing approaches to handling behavior concerns. Planning ahead for an individualized meeting about your child’s behavior needs will help you explain your own ideas about the best way to help your child in addition to listening to the ideas of others.
A Houston Chronicle investigation has found that Texas has deprived thousands of kids of special education services.
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.
