Self-advocacy
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The Importance of Self-Advocacy for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
What is self-advocacy? Read about the importance of self-advocacy for kids who learn and think diffe…
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Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
See what kids can say to self-advocate when they have learning disabilities and ADHD. Get self-advoc…
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9 Reasons Kids Might Refuse to Use Accommodations
Why would a child refuse to use accommodations? Explore common reasons kids don't use classroom acco…
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How to Build the Foundation for Self-Advocacy in Young Children
Young kids may not have the self-awareness to speak up for what they need. But you can help your chi…
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6 Tips for Helping Your Grade-Schooler Learn to Self-Advocate
Standing up for yourself is an important skill to learn. Find out how you can teach self-advocacy sk…
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4 Tips for Helping Middle-Schoolers Learn to Speak Up for Themselves
Standing up for yourself is an important skill to learn and practice in middle school. Find out how …
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6 Tips for Helping Your High-Schooler Learn to Self-Advocate
The ability to stand up for yourself is an important skill for high-schoolers to have. Learn how you…
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10 Ways to Help Shy Kids Speak Up for What They Need
It can be hard for shy kids to ask for help or speak up for themselves. Here are 10 ways to help you…
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5 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Grade-Schoolers With Dyslexia
Grade-schoolers may not know what to say at school when they need help with their dyslexia. Here are…
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5 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Middle-Schoolers With Dyslexia
Middle-schoolers with dyslexia may be hesitant to self-advocate. Here are some situations and respon…
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6 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Grade-Schoolers With ADHD
Self-advocacy is a key skill for children with ADHD to learn in grade school. Go over these scenario…
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5 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Middle-Schoolers With ADHD
Middle-schoolers with ADHD may be hesitant to self-advocate. Help your child with ADHD by going over…
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5 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Grade-Schoolers With Dyscalculia
Grade-schoolers with dyscalculia may not know what to say when they need help. Here are some sentenc…
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6 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Middle-Schoolers With Dyscalculia
Middle-schoolers with dyscalculia may hesitate to self-advocate at school when they need help. Here …
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6 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Grade-Schoolers With DCD
A great way to help grade-schoolers with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is to start worki…
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5 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Middle-Schoolers With DCD
See how self-advocacy skills can help middle-schoolers with developmental coordination disorder (DCD…
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5 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Grade-Schoolers With Dysgraphia
Self-advocacy is an important skill for grade-schoolers with dysgraphia to start learning. Here are …
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5 Self-Advocacy Sentence Starters for Middle-Schooler With Dysgraphia
Tweens with dysgraphia may be hesitant to speak up for themselves. Practicing can make it easier. Us…
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8 Steps for Helping Third and Fourth Graders Become Self-Advocates
Third and fourth grade is a key time for kids to learn self-advocacy. Get tips on how to help kids a…
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Why “Stranger Safety” Can Be Tricky for Kids Who Learn and Think Differently
Go beyond "stranger danger" to talk with your child with learning and attention issues about strange…
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4 Ways to Help Your Child Build a Support Network
You are your child's biggest supporter, but it's good for her to have other people she can turn to. …
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Can I Ask for Self-Advocacy IEP Goals for My Child?
Self-advocacy is an important skill for kids who learn and think differently. Find out if you can in…
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Should My Child to Go to IEP Meetings?
When is your child old enough or mature enough to attend IEP meetings? Get advice from an expert on …
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8 Teen and Tween Books With Characters Who Learn and Think Differently
Teens and tweens who learn and think differently might prefer reading books that have characters wit…
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How to Help Your Child Defend Against Bullies
What is bullying? Learn how to help your child defend against bullies. Role playing bullying scenari…
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How to Teach Your Child About Personal Safety
Teaching kids who learn and think differently about personal safety and stranger danger can be trick…
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Pros and Cons of Disclosing Learning and Thinking Differences in College
When and if to disclose at college or during the application process can be a big decision for stude…
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Download: Self-Awareness Worksheets for Kids
Download self-awareness worksheets for young children and teens and tweens. Print a free worksheet t…
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How self-advocacy helped me fight for my rights in college
I told my college professor I needed accommodations because of my learning disability. He called me …
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Download: IEP or 504 Plan Snapshot for Your Child
Help kids understand their IEP or 504 plan with this printable one-page snapshot. Your child can use…