Advocacy Info

  • Parents Advocacy -training & assessments, etc (led by Dr. Norm Forman)

  • Take an advocate to school guide

  • Learning Disabilities Assoc of Ontario --advocacy training

  • Full Potential Parent Support Services

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    In order to advocate effectively, you need knowledge.  It will take time and effort.  It means getting to the root of the issue and finding out what is causing it then finding solutions. Advocacy skills are tools you will need to learn for your child, so they can in turn, advocate for themselves as they get older.  It doesn't mean screaming and yelling to get what you want. 
     
    If you are struggling with how to advocate, courses are available, you can hire advocates to teach you, and books are available such as "Exceptional students, Ordinary Schools" by Dr. Norm Forman.
     
    The Centre for ADD/ADHD advocacy Canada is an exceptional resource for both parents and teachers. They offer seminars and advocacy. www.caddac.ca.   Please read our disclaimer below before visiting any sites.

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