Lose The Fear Speaking Up For Your Child With Special Needs

What you'll learn
Understand the principles of advocacy and how to apply them effectively.
Develop effective communication strategies to express your child's needs clearly.
Understand your child's rights.
Handle conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
Feel empowered to advocate for your child's needs confidently and clearly.
Requirements
This course is intended for anyone involved in the care of a child with special needs, including parents, siblings, legal guardians, and support staff. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently support your child's unique needs.
Text Books: Lose the Fear: Speaking Up with Confidence for Your Special Needs Child by Christine Staple Ebanks
Description
Are you the proud parent of a child with special needs, searching for practical tools and strategies to advocate more effectively? Our course, "Lose the Fear: Speaking Up with Confidence for Your Special Needs Child," is tailored just for you! Based on the award-winning book of the same name, this course will empower you to confidently navigate complex systems, communicate assertively, and foster strong, supportive relationships with the professionals who support your child's growth. You're not alone in this journey; this course will show you how to build a strong support network.Throughout the course, you'll be guided by Christine Staple Ebanks, an international parent-professional advocate and award-winning author. Christine combines her personal experience as a parent with her professional expertise to provide relatable, real-world advice that will help you feel more empowered in your advocacy journey.In this engaging and interactive course, you'll unlock the ability to:Recognize and celebrate your child's unique strengths and needs,Present your child's strengths in a way that highlights their full potential,Master assertive communication while avoiding unnecessary confrontation andLearn how to collaborate effectively with educators, therapists, and healthcare providers to secure the best possible outcomes for your child.You are the expert on your child and their strongest advocate. Get the support you need to build your confidence, find your voice, and strengthen it—transforming fear into power and ensuring your child's voice is always heard.
Overview
Section 1: Course Overview
Lecture 1 Course Introduction and Overview
Section 2: Module 1- Introduction to Advocacy
Lecture 2 Introduction and Module Overview
Lecture 3 The Importance of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Lecture 4 The Advocacy Process
Section 3: Your Voice is the Kryptonite
Lecture 5 Introduction
Lecture 6 Know Your Child
Lecture 7 Setting the Right Tone
Section 4: Speak with Impact
Lecture 8 Building Trust and Establishing Rapport
Lecture 9 Crafting a Clear and Compelling Message
Lecture 10 Handling Pushback with Confidence
Section 5: Building Connections and Support as a Strategy for Becoming an Effective Parent
Lecture 11 Defining connections and support, and understanding their role in advocacy
Lecture 12 Why Not Flying Solo is Important
Lecture 13 Strategies for Networking and Forming Meaningful Supports
Section 6: Boundaries and Self-Care for the Special Needs Parent Advocate
Lecture 14 Understanding the Value and Importance of Boundaries
Lecture 15 Techniques to Establish and Maintain Healthy Boundaries
Lecture 16 Self-Care Strategies for the Parent Advocate
Section 7: Public Speaking Strategies to Sharpen Your Communication Skills
Lecture 17 Overcoming Nervousness and Building Confidence
Lecture 18 Delivering Your Message Clearly and Effectively
Lecture 19 Managing Pushback and Navigating Difficult Conversations
Section 8: Know Your Child's Rights
Lecture 20 Understanding Key Educational Disability Laws
Lecture 21 Understanding Key Provision of the Conventions on the Rights of the Child
Lecture 22 Understanding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Section 9: Asserting Your Voice with Confidence
Lecture 23 Recapping the Journey
Lecture 24 Creating Your Advocacy Action Plan
Section 10: Bonus
Lecture 25 Mindset for Success
This course is intended for anyone involved in the care of a child with special needs, including parents, siblings, legal guardians, and support staff. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your skills, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently support your child's unique needs.


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