An Accidental Advocate: A mother's journey with her exceptional son

By Kathryn Burke
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Published: March 14, 2011
Words: 49892 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

A health care consultant turned education advocate, Kathryn Burke is the parent of a son with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An Accidental Advocate chronicles her journey to identify her son's challenges and obtain supports necessary to address his needs. Also described are the steep learning curve and emotions that accompany being her son's advocate.

Extended description

A health care consultant and administrator turned education advocate, Kathryn Burke is the parent of a son with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and other health issues. An Accidental Advocate chronicles the journey to identify her son's challenges and obtain the supports necessary to address his needs. Kathryn writes with candor about the steep learning curve and emotions that accompany being a parent of a child with exceptional needs, and her family's experiences in dealing with the health and education systems.

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advocacy, special needs, learning disabilities, adhd, inclusion, speech therapy, executive function, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, adhd coping, adhd children, education advocacy, parenting children with special needs, people with disabilities, dysgraphia, advocating for children with special needs, individualized program plan, iep

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