Friday, October 4, 2013

Some Tips On Being Parent Advocates

By Rhea Solomon


Being parent advocates is not easy but thanks to the support of other members in the community. You can get through the challenges of dealing, handling, understanding and loving your kids with learning disability by connecting with other families who are also in the same situation. Children with special needs are not a burden to the family.

It is either they have learning disabilities like dyslexia cases, have down syndrome and other special conditions or have ailments. These children deserve the respect and care they so deserve. People should not look at them as any less of a child.

This is a necessity on his part. The other members of the family will be supportive of his needs. To avoid conflicts or sibling rivalry at home, the first thing that you should do is to explain the predicament as plainly as possible to them.

Educating these kids about the special condition of others start with the fathers and mothers of these children. If you taught your child to be condescending about these kids, people could not expect compassion for kids towards other kids with special needs. Teaching these kids about good values and treating other people with respect lies in the hands of adults.

You do not want to plant animosity among members of the family. It is common for children to feel jealous over their other siblings. But if they have a clear understanding of the situation, the situation can be avoided. They understood why the other needs to be taken care of in a special way.

Most of the organizations nowadays are utilizing the power of the internet to promote their advocacy. The website of the organization really helps in spreading the word about their advocacy. Look for one or some in your area. Search them through the internet. Use the internet tools available.

There is a big possibility that there are organizations in your area. You may also approach the local municipality for information about these organizations. Associations like this also network with the local municipality for purposes of growing also their members. These organizations and associations also keep in touch with the local government for support.

Find for a similar organization in your town. It helps to network with other families that are also dealing with the same situation. They can help you. They can share you with tips that they also employ with their own situation. You can compare notes with these people.

It can affect the entire family. Sometimes the family cannot help it to feel bad about the whole situation. It is good to get support from other parent advocates as well. You can meet other people who share the same sentiment as yours. You can also learn from them. They can teach you how to deal with condescending glances from people and other stuff.




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