BECOMING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD’S ADVOCATE

As appears on caring4ourkids, a resource for Parents of Kids with ASD, CFS, or Fibromyalgia

When your child has a special need, you instantly step into the role of advocate. Especially when your child is too young to speak up for his own needs, you have to fight to ensure your child gets adequate and just education and medical treatment. Being an advocate can be a challenge, especially if you find yourself feeling as though you are “going to battle” for your child, but it’s a vital role to fill. Here’s what you need to know about the role of an advocate.