I am a mother to a child with special needs. My little guy was born with a conductive hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear (ossicles).
This has been one of the hardest challenges for my husband and I. Not only does he have hearing loss but other physical and developmental concerns.
Knowing that we have a child with Special Needs required us to research his diagnosis and treatment. We receive services through the Early Intervention Program and we are now in the process of researching Developmental Preschools. Knowing that our child will start school soon, we understand the importance of advocating his education.
I work in the field as a Social Worker, so I see first hand how many families struggle with understanding their child's disabilities and how to advocate for them. If you have a child with special needs, you may wind up battling the school district for the services your child needs. To prevail, you need information, skills, and tools. - See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/advocacy_intro.htm#sthash.7pkfQf3Q.dpuf
Dr. Seuss said it best. If there is no one to advocate, things will not get better. We are at the start of our journey, though it may come with it's challenges, we are prepared to take them on!
This has been one of the hardest challenges for my husband and I. Not only does he have hearing loss but other physical and developmental concerns.
Knowing that we have a child with Special Needs required us to research his diagnosis and treatment. We receive services through the Early Intervention Program and we are now in the process of researching Developmental Preschools. Knowing that our child will start school soon, we understand the importance of advocating his education.
I work in the field as a Social Worker, so I see first hand how many families struggle with understanding their child's disabilities and how to advocate for them. If you have a child with special needs, you may wind up battling the school district for the services your child needs. To prevail, you need information, skills, and tools. - See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/advocacy_intro.htm#sthash.7pkfQf3Q.dpuf
What is Advocacy? When I hear this word, the first thing
that comes to mind is the Law. Advocacy is an activity by an individual or
group which aims to influence decisions within political, economic and social
systems and institutions. Advocacy can spark change, particularly to a group of
people who would not view this change as a necessity. It is extremely critical
that as parents we understand the power we have when advocating for our
children, especially those with Special Needs.
Dr. Seuss said it best. If there is no one to advocate, things will not get better. We are at the start of our journey, though it may come with it's challenges, we are prepared to take them on!
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