The everyday advocate standing up for your child with autism or other special needs

A nationally recognized autism advocate provides step-by-step instructions to parents raising and advocating for a child with autism, and explains how to safeguard the rights of their special-needs children both in and out of school.

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Main Author: Martin, Areva
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : New American Library, 2011.
Edition:1st New American Library trade paperback ed.
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300 |a xii, 322 p. ;  |c 23 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index. 
505 0 |a 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 -- Appendix A: Recommended reading list -- Appendix B: Sample advocacy letters -- Appendix C: Student self-monitoring IEP sheet. 
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