After Gina's story
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- It makes me wonder how I as a teacher can help parents share their voice in advocating for their children..
- I have an idea, I'll make a bullentin board listing 4 ways I can help parents advcate.
- Encourage parents to dream about what they want for themselves and their child Help parents establish realistic expectations for their child's future and emphasize that every family member is entitled to full citizenship.
- Recognize that parents may face psychological or psychiatric challenges in coping with their child's disability.Encourage parents to seek professional counseling or advice as needed
- Offering Support and Assistance:
- Promoting a Positive Vision:
- Source: Adapted from A. Gartner, D. Lipsky, and A. Turnbull, Supporting Families With a Child With a Disability (Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes, 1991), pp. 202–204.
- Provide parents with clinical information about disabilities to enhance their understanding and offer resources
- Advocate for opportunities for the child with disabilities to have friends and engage in integrated recreational activities.
- Facilitating Socialization:
- Instilling Hope for the Future:
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