| Articles - Preemie Advocacy |
When Your Baby is in the NICU
- What To Do
How to care for yourself when you have a preemie. Jeff Ewing |
Parent Advocates
: Born in the NICU
Parents do not necessarily come to advocacy for their special children
by nature. They become advocates in surviving the NICU -- perhaps
the most emotional and stressful time of their lives. Allison Martin |
Roles of Effective Parent Advocates
The breadth and depth of the roles parents of children with special
needs must play in their child’s life. Advocacy is a difficult and
sometimes overwhelming responsibility, but the benefits are ultimately
rewarding. Allison Martin |
My Goals
for Advocating for Premature Children
I would hope that all parents, grandparents, friends of premature
children become advocates for premature childrens’ rights. Here is
my story and policy recommendation, which you can adapt and forward
to your local educators and political representatives. Patti Wrape |
No One
is an Island
The value of support groups for parent advocates. Pat Linkhorn |
How to Talk
So Doctors Will Listen
Tips for parent communicating with doctors and other health professionals.
Karen Melnick |
Another
Monday?
A humorous look at life with a child with special needs. Pat Linkhorn |
Ask!
Take a tip from your kids... Ask until you get the right answer. Pat
Linkhorn |
Look
Through the Windows of My World
An open letter to educators from parents of children with special
needs. Pat Linkhorn |
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