As the parent of a child with mild Cerebral Palsy, I learned that the word “hurry” doesn’t apply to my son, Jason. With motor planning difficulties, hurrying just wasn’t something he could do. I learned to adapt and accommodate our schedule to allow extra time. However, when I found myself in the situation of caring for elderly parents & parents-in-law, and our son, I struggled to find the patience I once had with Jason.
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Have you ever been asked to join a committee or board? As a parent of a child with disabilities, here’s what I’ve learned over the years about participating in these groups.
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There is so much technology now that can make our child’s life easier. Picking what works for your child and knowing what a school will provide may take a lot of thought and teamwork.
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Sometimes we have to decide that “no” is not the final answer. When our child is involved, sometimes you have to push a little bit harder to understand if “no” really means no!
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Parents can heal from a lot of things and forgive most of the time. But some things don’t heal.
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A parent-advocate talks about how to start your own advocacy work.
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Understand and cope with the grief that is often part of having a child with a disability or special health care needs.
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Learn how connecting with other parents has helped families – and tips for connecting.
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A parent talks about keeping energized, so that you have more to give your family.
Categories: Family Support