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Susan L. Cobarrubias
Discussant
There were times that my mother spent the
afternoon writing out words for films and tapes
that I was required to listen to in class so that I could
read them later on when I had to do my homework.
Many times I would get frustrated with the difficulty
in
comprehending or understanding some topics, and
shed put up with my tantrums and drive the
information
into my head If I had to point to the most
important moments that ensured my success, it
would be the afternoons with my mother, doing
something I absolutely hated doing.
Richard Lavoie
When you meet
resistance:
Slow down
Ask more questions
Ask different questions
Listen!
Most people do not really listen with the
intent to understand; rather they listen
with the intent to reply.
Stephen Covey
Building Trust with
Teachers:
Listen carefully
Respect confidentiality
Recognize teachers as the educator
parents as expert
Help teacher/ parent feel comfortable
Focus on the child you share
Keep your promises
Collaborate rather than argue
The Stages of Grieving
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
situation
3) The development of a sense of
personal control
What are the Positives?
Learningnew coping skills and
resources (Schafer & Coleman (1992)
What are the Positives?
Perception
of growth related to stress
(Nolen-Hoeksema & Larson 1999)
What are the Positives?
Gupta & Singhal (2004) have listed 14
positives to raising a child with a
disability:
Literature
suggests that one primary
method of reaching the appreciation or
all right stage is to gain support
from parent groups (Gupta & Singhal,
1994).
"HEAVENS VERY SPECIAL CHILDREN"
Author: unknown
Thank you!!