Tiiiigergirl
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- Joined
- Mar 14, 2000
I know this is always a tricky subject here anyway but basically this is just ADA law and for higher functioning children that we want to make as independent as possible the goal is self-advocacy. At least it is for me.
I have taught my son that his autism and TS is nothing to ashamed of and if he needs to have an accommodation to help him out then he needs to ask in a polite but dignified manner. He doesn't need to do it in any kind of snotty or angry way but he does have an obligation to A. learn about his disability and try to do everything he can and work as hard as he can, B. learn about the disability laws from a layman perspective, C. be polite when asking, D. be persistent in explaining his position and E. ask for help when necessary (get mom).
My husband has a learning disability. I have my slew of mobility disabilities and he has his. We are a unique and loving family. Our family motto is: Direction Not Speed. We figure as long as we are moving and moving forward then we are doing OK.
So has anyone had any experience, positive or negative with having their child do their own advocating for their own GAC. We would be right there and of course role play before we left home giving him all possible outcomes. Just kind of wondered.
Go for our kids!!!!
I have taught my son that his autism and TS is nothing to ashamed of and if he needs to have an accommodation to help him out then he needs to ask in a polite but dignified manner. He doesn't need to do it in any kind of snotty or angry way but he does have an obligation to A. learn about his disability and try to do everything he can and work as hard as he can, B. learn about the disability laws from a layman perspective, C. be polite when asking, D. be persistent in explaining his position and E. ask for help when necessary (get mom).
My husband has a learning disability. I have my slew of mobility disabilities and he has his. We are a unique and loving family. Our family motto is: Direction Not Speed. We figure as long as we are moving and moving forward then we are doing OK.
So has anyone had any experience, positive or negative with having their child do their own advocating for their own GAC. We would be right there and of course role play before we left home giving him all possible outcomes. Just kind of wondered.
Go for our kids!!!!