"How to be a more confident parent of a special needs child..."
There is a new class now being offered by Houston based non-profit, Bella's House Community News. Their goal is to help parents raising children with special needs learn more about the programs and area resources available to them.
One of their new classes titled " How to be more confident in parenting your special needs child" seeks to bring parents up to speed on a variety of crucial areas all at once.
This is a powerful workshop spread out over 7 sections that will transform you into a well equipped and confident parent of a special needs child. You will learn how to trade that sense of being overwhelmed with a sense of confidence and peace.
Through the course you’ll build out a workbook of resources and information and begin to build a clearer path for your families’ future. You will more importantly, receive the sense of personal power and confidence that comes from the knowledge that you can do this!
Course Outline:
Lesson 1 – Adjusting to life with a special needs child
- Updating your mental picture of the “perfect” child
- Conversations with your family about your child
- How to get what you need
- Support groups
Lesson 2 – The lay of the land
- New terms
- Therapy
- Equipment
- Helpful organizations
Lesson 3 – Real life issues in a special needs family
- Time management
- Relationship issues
- How t0 not loose focus on your other children
- Respite / babysitting
Lesson 4 – Planning for their future (and yours)
- Financial rules of the road
- Special needs trust
- Microboards
- Waiting lists
Lesson 5 – Their life at school
- Special education terms and rules (Legal Stuff)
- How to have a successful ARD
- What you need to know about an IEP
- Developing a sense of team and common purpose with the school
- Creating a long term vision for your child’s education
Lesson 6 – Making the world a better place for your child
- How to help others understand your child (what to say in the grocery store, etc)
- Finding ocial and enrichment activities
- Creating path for your child and others where there is not one today
Lesson 7 – Programs and services you should know about
- The best way to find programs
- Therapy
- Equipment
- Local resources
- Financial topics
- New terms
- School (Special Ed Tips)
- Early Childhood Intervention programs
- Support groups
For more information you can visit the Bella's House Community News website
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