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Direct linkSchraml-Block, Kristen; Ostrosky, Michaelene M. – Exceptionality, 2022
Families who have children with delays or disabilities are often expected to become advocates for their children. Despite this inherent expectation, there is limited research available focused on advocacy during the early years (birth to three). The purpose of this study was to use qualitative inquiry, specifically semi-structured interviews, to…
Descriptors: Parent Role, Advocacy, Parent Participation, Early Intervention
Peer reviewedCoolman, Richard B.; Foran, Will; Lee, Janet S. – Infants and Young Children, 1998
Discusses the transferring of Medicaid recipients to managed care in Oregon and the effects on physical therapy and occupational therapy services for children with disabilities. Describes a process that balances fiscally responsible utilization of therapy resources with advocacy for appropriate therapy services. Guidelines for services are…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Economically Disadvantaged
New York State Dept. of Health, Albany. Bureau of Child and Adolescent Health. – 1997
This guide for parents provides information on the early intervention program in New York for infants and toddlers with disabilities. It includes information on: (1) eligibility requirements for early intervention services; (2) symptoms that may indicate infants or toddlers have a disability; (3) the importance of parent participation in seeking…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Confidentiality, Disabilities, Early Identification
Peer reviewedMitchell, Linda M.; Philibert, Darbi Breath – Young Exceptional Children, 2002
This article discusses the importance of early intervention advocacy and provides vignettes that illustrate sample early intervention advocacy issues from the perspectives of parents, teachers, and program administrators. Quick tips are provided for professionals as self-advocates and for family advocacy, along with legislative Web site resources.…
Descriptors: Activism, Administrators, Advocacy, Change Strategies
Download full textKelker, Katharin A. – 1997
This final report of a five-year project describes the activities of Parents, Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK), a Montana program designed to provide support, training, and information to parents of infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. A priority of the project is to serve members of groups that have been traditionally underserved,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, American Indians, Children, Disabilities
Idaho State Council on Developmental Disabilities. – 1990
Designed for parents of children with disabilities, this handbook (in both English and Spanish versions) provides information about services available in Idaho, how to use these services, and how to approach the job of parenting a child with disabilities. Chapters include: (1) "Beginnings: Understanding Your Family and Your Child with a…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Children, Childrens Rights, Coping
