In praise of the difficult parent
By: Callaghan, Liz.
Series: Community Living 34 (2) Winter 2021: 20. 2021Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): DISABILITY | CHILDREN | PARENT ADVOCACY | PARENT ASSERTIVENESS | HUMAN RIGHTS | PERSONAL NARRATIVESSummary: Reflects on the perception of parents of children with disabilities as being challenging. Argues that supporting your children or any family member through the social care system is tough - 'you almost need a degree in legislation - and almost always you need to be prepared for the long haul.' Suggests parent advocates may be better described as "passionate, invested and engaged'. Great article!Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Reflects on the perception of parents of children with disabilities as being challenging. Argues that supporting your children or any family member through the social care system is tough - 'you almost need a degree in legislation - and almost always you need to be prepared for the long haul.' Suggests parent advocates may be better described as "passionate, invested and engaged'. Great article!
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