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PARENTING LINKS |
Understanding the diagnosis
These six pages from Coping.Org, cited in the Introduction to Disability Access workshop by Spirit Lake Consulting, Inc. provide an insight into parental reactions to the initial diagnosis and their adjustment afterward.
A. Typical Responses to the Diagnosis
B. Levels of Parental Awareness about the Diagnosis
C. Steps to Take after Your Child has been Diagnosed
D. What are your rights?
E. Learn the Terminology of Your Child's Diagnosis
F. How well have you handled the shock of your child's diagnosis?
Family Handbooks ....
are from Connecticut, but, since much of the information, such as what is on an IFSP or IEP is determined by federal law, the handbooks should be useful to anyone in the U.S.
Orientation to services handbook - explains it all, including what is on the IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan), how you can participate in developing an IFSP, whether you have to pay for services and, if so, how much.
Moving to preschool special education: A family handbook - Everyone leaves a birth to three program eventually. This handbook gives a very organized, readable explanation of moving from an early intervention program to preschool special education.
Children's Friendships