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10 Positive Ways to Advocate at School

October 21, 2015 by Jolene Philo 1 Comment

Advocacy at school. For many in the special needs community, that phrase conjures images of parents breathing fire while toting armloads of files and folders into an IEP meeting or annual review. Not a pretty picture. And, if the truth be told from my vantage point as a former teacher, it's not the most effective way to advocate at school either. During my 25 years in public education, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jolene Philo Tagged With: advocacy, education, school

God Has Not Forgotten You

May 13, 2015 by Laurie Wallin 1 Comment

Two years ago I walked into her math class and stood along the edge in the back, where the mom of the kid who isn't good at math stands for awards ceremonies. Over the minutes that followed, I wasn't surprised my daughter's name wasn't called. It's not that I don't believe in her, it's just that I'd seen the tears, shredded papers, broken pencils and massive meltdowns that were her experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ADHD, Asperger, Hidden Disabilities, Laurie Wallin, Learning Disability Tagged With: advocacy, christian parenting, getting the help we need, hope, overcoming obstacles, special needs encouragement

Biblical Principles for Advocacy from the Gospel of Luke and Acts

September 29, 2014 by notaloneparents 8 Comments

Biblical Principles for Advocacy from the Gospel of Luke and Book of Acts {specialneedsparenting.net}

Read below for a guest post from Ron Sandison. Ron also wrote a guest post earlier this year called "A Mom's Advocacy for Her Son." Luke, a first century follower of Christ, was a physician who wrote a two-volume set. One main theme in his writings was the importance of advocating for the poor, outcast, and innocent (Luke 1:53-54; 4:18-19). The Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Living Life Daily Tagged With: advocacy, Bible, Guest Post

A Mom’s Advocacy for Her Son {Guest Post}

August 8, 2014 by notaloneparents 17 Comments

A Mom's Advocacy for Her Son

Read below for a guest post from Ron Sandison. My development began normally until eighteen months. At that time I began to rapidly regress, losing the ability to communicate words I had previously learned and ceasing to have eye contact. Raising a son with autism began my mom’s career as an advocator. As I entered kindergarten, the school specialists labeled me as emotionally impaired. My mom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Autism, Guest Posts Tagged With: advocacy, autism spectrum, Encouragement, mother

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