Everyday Advocate : How to Stand up for Your Autistic Child

by Martin, Esq., Areva (Author)

• ISBN13: 9780451230218
• ISBN10: 0451230213
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-06
• Publisher: NAL Hardcover

Summary

"THE guide for getting the best life possible for your child...invaluable." -Dr. Phil McGraw Nationally recognized expert on autism advocacy Areva Martin shares her hard-won knowledge as a parent of an autistic child and an individual rights attorney. In The Everyday Advocate, she lays out vital and relevant step-by-step instructions to parents facing the seemingly impossible odds of advocating for a child with autism. Parents need to become activists for their children's rights to services and learn how to safeguard those rights-both in school and in the larger outside world. An invaluable resource, The Everyday Advocateoffers practical, real-world actions that work, lists helpful websites and organizations, and gives parents and caregivers the emotional support they need as they face the challenge of successfully standing up for children with special needs.

Author Biography

Areva Martin, Esq. is a nationally recognized expert on autism advocacy who has appeared on Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, and FOX News, and has counseled hundreds of parents of autistic children.

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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