The Everyday Advocate

by Martin, Esq

• ISBN13: 9780451232298
• ISBN10: 0451232291
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-05
• Publisher: Berkley Pub Group

Summary

"THE guide for getting the best life possible for your child...invaluable." -Dr. Phil McGraw As an individual rights attorney and parent of an autistic child herself, Areva Martin shares clear, step-by-step instructions on how parents can assert themselves-with doctors, teachers, school officials, neighbors, or even family members-and get the best results for their child. Practical and inspiring, with personal stories from other parents of autistic children, The Everyday Advocateoffers real-world actions that work and teaches parents the skills to become better advocates for their children.

Author Biography

Areva Martin is a nationally recognized legal authority and expert on autism who appears regularly on the Dr. Phil show. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children, including an eleven-year-old son with autism.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction: Advocacy Makes a Difference	p. 1
The Call to Advocacy
Facing Facts: Getting a Diagnosis	p. 9
A New Perspective: Stepping Up	p. 28
Advocacy 101: The Principles of Advocacy	p. 49
Personal Advocacy: New Ways of Adapting
Family Challenges: Advocating to Your Family	p. 79
Family Challenges: Advocating to Your Growing Child	p. 101
Empowerment Circles: Avoiding Isolation	p. 120
Balancing a Career and Autism: Making Your Life Work	p. 143
Public Advocacy: Getting Results
Navigating the Therapy Maze: Educating Yourself	p. 169
Legal Consultation: Making Decisions About Your Child's Education	p. 195
Legal Consultation: Our Family's Choice for Inclusion	p. 217
Legal Consultation: Planning Your Child's Education	p. 228
In the Community: Integrating Your Child	p. 257
Epilogue: It Begins with Hope	p. 277
Glossary of Key Terms	p. 283
Acronyms	p. 287
Recommended Reading List	p. 289
Sample Advocacy Letters	p. 290
Student Self-Monitoring IEP Sheet	p. 296
Acknowledgments	p. 299
Endnotes	p. 303
Index	p. 313
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