Advocacy makes a difference

The call to advocacy

Facing facts: getting a diagnosis ; A new perspective: stepping up ; Advocacy 101: the principles of advocacy

Personal advocacy: new ways of adapting

Family challenges: advocating to your family ; Family challenges: advocating to your growing child ; Empowerment circles: avoiding isolation ; Balancing a career and autism: making your life work

Public advocacy: getting results

Navigating the therapy maze: educating yourself ; Legal consultation: making decisions about your child's education ; Legal consultation: our family's choice for inclusion ; Legal consultation: planning your child's education ; In the community: integrating your child

Epilogue: It begins with hope

Glossary of key terms

Acronyms

Appendix A: Recommended reading list

Appendix B: Sample advocacy letters

Appendix C: Student self-monitoring IEP sheet.