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	<title>Autism is Not the Boss &#187; Quiet Advocacy</title>
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	<description>Parenting tips for children on the autism spectrum. Is it possible to live with autism without losing your mind, your life savings, or your spouse? Yes! It may be an uphill climb at times, but there are also some surprisingly easy spots. So for those parents who are determined to enjoy life with autism, welcome.</description>
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		<title>Advocacy Training – A transformative experience for parents of special needs children</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Advocacy is good for our kids, but many of didn’t realize that it is good for parents, too. A new study completed by doctoral student Michelle Reynolds for the University of Missouri cites that parents who take advocacy courses become stronger and more confident advocates for their children with disabilities. Among the main benefits of advocacy for parents are:
A decrease in intimidation. Confident advocates felt less likely to be afraid to express their options and disagree when dealing with medical and educational staff.
Hopefulness about the future. Parents learn how to navigate the maze of organizations, manage transitions and learn about <a href="http://autismisnottheboss.com/2011/06/advocacy-training-%e2%80%93-a-transformative-experience-for-parents-of-special-needs-children/"> Continue reading...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Value of a Parent Mentoring Chain</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Okay, I admit it.  My normally sunny, positive disposition occasionally suffers (spirals?) into an abyss of self-doubt, despair and worry.  When I get that way,  I have a gift I can rely on time and time again&#8230; I&#8217;ve learned the value of a parent mentoring chain.
Being a parent mentor is a blessing.  It gives me the chance to let other mothers vent, rant and talk about things that they couldn&#8217;t with anyone else but a mom who has been in their shoes. Mentoring also helps me realize where I&#8217;ve been, and how far I have come as a mother and as an advocate.  It <a href="http://autismisnottheboss.com/2009/09/the-value-of-a-parent-mentoring-chain/"> Continue reading...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Quiet Advocacy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As parents of children with autism, you are by definition, advocates.  Why not take your advocacy efforts further to help others?  Advocacy efforts don&#8217;t  have to be noisy and confrontational.  Communication and relationship-building seem to work much better for me anyhow. 
Schedule a meeting with school administrators to let them know how things are going and to share your ideas – they’ll love to hear from you.  Write a letter to your newspaper talking about what you think should be changed (like removing the R word) or why you think your child’s school district deserves a pat on the back. Schedule a meeting with your local legislators, and let them know <a href="http://autismisnottheboss.com/2009/03/add-a-little-advocacy-autism/"> Continue reading...</a>]]></description>
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