Parental Support and
Guidance
Navigating
the network of special education
services and state agency resources
can rapidly overwhelm parents who
face the process
alone. Specialized
advocacy is often required
for children and adolescents with
severe psychological and behavioral
difficulties. With the guidance
of an experienced advocate,
parents can feel greater
confidence about their participation in the
advocacy process and more optimistic about
their ability to change their child’s
future for the better.
Collaboration
and
Communication
With
a clear focus
on critical
concerns, an advocate's presence can help
Special Education TEAM members reach
agreements about supporting a child
who struggles with complex emotional
disabilities.
Dispute
Resolution
Disputes
can be more
readily resolved
when a student's psychological
disabilities are thoroughly
documented and objectively presented in the
context of school and state agency
mandates. Professional advocacy
includes participation at mediation and
preparation for appeals.
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