E-book Category: Parenting E-book Title: How to Advocate for Someone with Severe Disabilities Author: Lisa Simmons Book Description: How to Advocate for Someone with Severe Disabilities This report was developed for parents who have a child with severe, multiple disabilities.
Frequently parents of children with severe disabilities find the general special needs information available simply doesn't fit their situation.
Their child's needs are more complicated. Their child requires both medical and academic supports. They are trying to juggle an overwhelming array of programs, therapies, and treatments. They sit through IEP meetings thinking -- "Isn't there something more we can do to make my child more independent?" or "This just sounds like babysitting, isn't the school supposed to EDUCATE my child!" Practical and professional resources are needed. Along with a strategic plan of action.
In this report, advocate and web-researcher Lisa Simmons offers concise, shrewd and timely advice along with a wealth of on-line resources. She will explain:
An 11 step action strategy for advocating for someone with severe disabilities. Where to find on-line resources that are written specifically to address the issue of those with severe disabilities. Where to turn when dealing with both "child specific" and "adult specific" issues. In all, this report offers 53 helpful resources --- each crammed with PRACTICAL tips that are guaranteed to help parents and caregivers develop their skills, lower their stress, and increase their knowledge base. Plus Lisa's simple 11-step action strategy for maximizing your advocacy success!
