Collaborating with families is the end goal, but if you can't, focus on understanding the family in a context that will ultimately help the child, with or without direct parental involvement.
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Connection back to my exp: Parents might be too busy, but aunts/uncles/older siblings might not be and can also be just as helpful
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Remember the legalities though!!!
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What happens to one family member can and will affect the others in ways both small and large.
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In order for families to function, they need structure and the ability to change that structure when necessary. Without structure, family members will be affected.
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Interaction (work, school, social) is critical to the function of the family.
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Re-storying: Looking at the child's disability to highlight the positives and potential
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Critical time for CwD and their families. This is when interventions and goals are established. Problems? -Parents are scared and stressed, less likely to disagree and challenge, which can help or hurt.
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Interesting! As someone who received his formal training at a school that prioritizes inclusion in everything that it does, it's nice to hear the concerns of parents (and others) about the potential cons of inclusion
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I like the idea of learning about the cultures of your school. Links to previous ideas about showing that you take interest and provides invaluable context to the child's family and their expectations.
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omg i feel this
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I appreciate that this is a direct list of questions rather than vague talking points and ideas that are seen in other texts on the the topic of transition into adulthood
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Attack [Special] Sex Ed head on!
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Thank you for addressing transitions and their affect on the family. I can tell this was written by teachers
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Culture and disability: How do they view disability?
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I like that it warns against getting too carried away in learning one particular culture.
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Too often, we forget the cost that comes when it comes to raising CwDs.
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By discussing the information prior to the meeting to ensure that "everyone is on the same page" tells the families that disagreement is an abnormal part of the process and is discouraged. Could create climate in which parents feel uncomfortable in stating their opinions.
