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Publications > Birth of an Advocate “Birth of An Advocate” Would you like to be a more effective advocate for your child with special needs?" As parents we all want the same things . . . -- To be there for all of our children.-- To make sure our kids are accepted for the unique individuals they are. -- To make sure each child gets the most effective education possible. -- To do all we can to support the lifelong success of our children. But how do you get the knowledge and skills to be that "ultimate parent/advocate"? Well, you have several options: Option 1: Trial & Error: This is the tried and true approach of some parents. You simply figure it out, the best you can, as you go along. Unfortunately there are two major disadvantages to this approach.#1 - It takes time to get it right. This lost time is valuable learning time in the life of your child that simply can't be re-captured and replayed once you figure things out. #2 - It guarantees mistakes and failure. No one is perfect and unfortunately the one who will be hurt by the failed approaches and mistakes is the LAST person you would ever want to harm -- your child. Are you willing to risk that? Option 2: Trust the Experts: Many parents go this route. They simply trust that the professionals working with their child will have the know-how, committment, and compassion to do what's best -- even when it's difficult, expensive or inconvenient. In an ideal world this would be a great plan. . . . but in the real world of budget crunches, staff shortages, and inadequate training it's often a recipe for disaster. So ask yourself: Which world do you live in? Option 3: Empower Yourself: This option requires more work on your part, but it also solves many of the problems of the first two approaches. -- A knowledgable parent will make fewer mistakes and be well-prepared to protect the child they love. -- An empowered advocate will be able to draw on the expertise of others without relinguishing their right to guide and participate in the process. Birth of an Advocate is a series of interactive workbooks that can help you become both Knowledgable and Empowered. Birth of an Advocate is unique in that: I'm Lisa Simmons and I've written Birth of an Advocate just for you. Each workbook in the series covers a different phase of your parenting journey. Workbook 1 is for the parent whose child has just been diagnosed. Click Here to Learn More Workbook 2 is for the family that is struggling to adapt to life with a member who has special needs. Click Here to Learn More Workbook 3 is for the parent whose child is ready to start school. Click Here to Learn More Workbook 4 is for the parent whose child is leaving school and moving into the challenges of adulthood. Click Here to Learn More Individual Workbooks - $19.95 US Complete Series - $50.00 US Purchase the Complete "Birth of An Advocate" Series. Workbook 1: Surviving the Diagnosis I can offer practical tips and ideas. Introduce you to friends who really know their stuff. And be there when you need a shoulder to cry on. That's what this series is all about. Giving you someone you can trust to turn to when you don't have all the answers!In this first volume we'll talk about:
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Workbook 2: Survival Skills for the Family Conquering the day-to-day chaos of life with kids can be tough. Figuring out how to add a special needs child into this mix can be mind-boggling. Are you struggling to connect with a child who can't talk? Do you spend every vacation and holiday at home because you're scared to travel with your medically fragile child? Are you tired of throwing birthday parties where none of the invited guests show up? Real life can be a struggle and families not dealing with a special needs child can sometimes be thoughtless and cruel. I'd like to help you through some of the everyday dilemmas. Can I cover them all? No. Can I help with some of the more frustrating ones? You bet! In this volume we'll talk about:
Purchase Workbook Two of the "Birth of An Advocate" Series. Purchase the Complete "Birth of An Advocate" Series. Workbook 3: Surviving Special Education It's time for your little one to start school. You know he's going to need some extra help. People keep talking about special education, IEPs, advocacy, assistive technology, alternative assessment, eligibility determinations . . . What language is this?! Do you feel like you need an interpreter? Special Education is a whole new world and it will take time to learn the ropes, but I can make your learning curve quicker and easier. In this volume we'll talk about:
Purchase Workbook Three of the "Birth of An Advocate" Series. Purchase the Complete "Birth of An Advocate" Series. Workbook 4: Surviving the Challenges of Adulthood I know, I know, you thought helping your kids to graduation was the final goal. Unfortunately, adulthood brings a whole new set of challenges to the child with special needs. Now you have to worry about where they will live, how they will support themselves, how to keep them safe from harm, and even who will look after them when you're gone. These aren't easy topics, and most of us would prefer to just ignore them. Please don't. Finding the right solutions requires patience, creativity, and TIME. If you wait until graduation day -- it will be too late! In this volume, I'll help you think through:
Purchase Workbook Four of the "Birth of An Advocate" Series. Purchase the Complete "Birth of An Advocate" Series. It's quite a journey isn't it? Are you prepared? Do YOU have a support network that can walk you down this path? I don't have all the answers either, but I can help make your journey a little less stressful, a little less frustrating, a little less scary, and a lot more productive. And don't forget . . .. Each Ideal Lives product comes with its own "No Hassles" guarantee. Purchase the Birth of an Advocate Series and use it RISK FREE for 3 months. If you don't find the information you need, I will personally assist you in your search. Then if you still don't think it's the right resource for you -- ask for your money back and we'll cheerfully refund it. Not sure? Don't decide now -- order a copy and try it out! Get to know me. Check out the quality I'm dedicated to providing. See if I'm a friend you'd feel comfortable with. Then, if this series doesn't do everything I've mentioned and more . . . save you time, reduce your frustration and connect you with valuable resources . . . you have nothing to worry about; you can get every dime of your money back under our "No Hassles" guarantee. So you have nothing to lose and everything to gain for you AND the special needs child or adult you care about. Here's how to order right now! Click on one of the links below for your chosen format and submit your credit card information on our secure server. If you've selected eBook format, you will be immediately directed to our download center where you can instantly download the entire Birth of an Advocate Series. If you've selected CD ROM format, your order will be processed immediately and shipped to the street address you've indicated. All my best,
Lisa Simmons, Author & Publisher of "The Internet Resource Guide, 2003 Edition" Purchase Your "Birth of an Advocate" Series Today! You can purchase your "Birth of an Advocate" Series as a downloadable ebook or on CD ROM.
This New eBook Also Creates a Unique Fund-Raising Opportunity For Special Needs Groups and Businesses. We encourage special needs groups and organizations that have a website to join our affiliate program and earn a 50% commission on any Ideal Lives products that your website visitors purchase. Because the Birth of an Advocate Series is a quality resource that will help many, if not all, of your group members -- you can recommend it with confidence and benefit your organization at the same time! Click Here to Offer "Birth of an Advocate" on YOUR Website! Home | Free Resources | How Ideal Lives Can Help | Contact Us | The Advocate's Forum |Testimonials | Become an Ideal Lives Affiliate | Privacy Policy/Terms of Service Merchant Policy Copyright © 2000-2003 -- Lisa Simmons, Ideal Lives Project. You must obtain written permission to use any content on this page. The advice contained within this web site is offered for your consideration. You, as a parent or professional, must decide whether any of the ideas presented here should be implemented in your unique situation. The staff of the Ideal Lives Project encourage all site visitors to always utilize this information in a manner that is respectful and in the best interest of their child, student or loved one. |
