Sharing a Diagnosis with Children/Youth and the Importance of Self-advocacy (English)

Help your children and youth increase their self-awareness and self-advocacy by sharing their diagnosis and exploring what this means to them.

This session will:

• Provide a brief review of the research on sharing a diagnosis with children and youth.
• Discuss strategies and support for parents/caregivers to assist with the process of sharing.
• Discuss the importance of self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities and diverse needs, including resources to support this.
• Presented by Veena Birring-Hayer, Family School Liaison, POPARD (www.autismoutreach.ca)

Please email me at [email protected] to register

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82548455589?pwd=0fZfGfaZfcu5WccHkawDqdqBSqAV83.1&from=addon

Meeting ID: 825 4845 5589

Passcode: 109857