The Real Priorities in Advocacy – Keeping the Whole Child, the Whole Family and the Big Picture in Mind

• By: Christine Rosenow Hoff Children's Mental Health Coalition of Western New York Inc.
• January 1st, 2013
• autism advocacy, Autism assessment, caregiver burden, children, Disability services navigation, family support, service coordination, Special education rights, support groups
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In my observation, an effective Autism Advocate is someone who is often isolated from the rest of the “typical” society because they are the parent of a child with Autism, which is a 25 hour a day job. They become consumed in caring for their child on top of their other life duties such as...