Common Problems Parents Face
- risk of child abuse
- unheard advocate for children
Personal Example
My borther was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age (like 1st or 2nd grade). He wasn't severe enough to get on an IEP. My mom fought to at least get him on a 504, but apparently he still didn't qualify. He ended up getting held back, went to summer school throughout middle and high school, and didn't graduate from high school until three years after the rest of his class (he got his GED).
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- emotional
- guilt, "why"/spiritual crisis, blame others parent, disappointment of future plans/goals for child
- physical exhaustion and stress
- care needed for feeding/bathing/moving/clothing/diapering, dr's appointments, constantly watching and on guard
- school related issues
- private vs public vs homeschooling, advocating, montitor interactions, transportation
- financial
- medical supplies, appointments, caregivers, private education, tutoring, adaptive learning equipment, specialized transportation
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- how much of behaviour is nature, how much is nurture?
- coming to terms with "different" not being the same as "inferior"
- on their own in regards to how/when, set own rules/routines/expectations
- discovering problem (minor set back or actual disability)
- understanding behaviours and disciplining
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