Able Parent Classes are all about giving parents more tools and training to help us become more confident parents of special needs children. Through the use of podcasts, online courses, web chats, and of course in-person workshops more we’ll provide a place for you to go to learn.
If there is an area you would like to learn more about – let us know and we’ll do our best to put a course together around that topic! Check back here often for new course offerings….
-Kim
How to be more confident at parenting your special needs child!
This is a powerful workshop spread out over 8 coaching modules that will transform you into a well equipped and confident parent of a special needs child. You will learn how to trade that sense of being overwhelmed with a sense of confidence and peace.
Through the course you’ll build out a workbook of resources and information and begin to build a clearer path for your families’ future. You will more importantly, receive the sense of personal power and confidence that comes from the knowledge that you can do this!
The 8 areas you’ll focus on are:
- Learning to enjoy the journey
- Relationships
- Finances
- Time & Stress Management
- Support Systems
- Future Planning
- Respite
- Taking care of yourself
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Finding the joy in parenting your special needs child…
If you have ever felt overwhelmed parenting your child with special needs, this course is for you. This course will help you bring back the joy in your relationship with your child and energize you for an exciting future!
How to talk to your family and friends about your special needs child
Talking with your family about your special needs child can be a scary thing at first. It is important that parents make sure family and friends feel informed, included and empowered but you don’t’ know how. Some are afraid of how family will receive the news, and how it will affect their relationship going forward. This course will help you know what to say and how to handle some common questions and concerns.
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Creating your support team…..
Having a network of professionals and friends you can count on for both expertise and support is the key to success in raising a child with special needs. When you have built a network of people who you feel comfortable depending on for advice and services life gets a whole lot easier! This course will walk you through developing your team and acting as a great team captain!
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Developing an emergency plan
We don’t like to think about it, but emergencies do happen. With a typical child, we fill out an
emergency contact form of someone who knows our child that can pick them up in
an emergency and that’s about as far as some of us go. It requires a little more planning for a
child with special needs
This course will help you take you through a series of lessons to help you develop an emergency plan.
We’ll take a look at some common scenarios and work through what is needed in each.
- Middle of the night emergency (need someone to watch them)
- Picking up my child from school ( car trouble, emergency, etc)
- Tragic situation, child needs to stay a few days with somebody….
- I’m going to do something dangerous to myself or my child (emergency respite)
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Introduction to Microboards
All of us want to envision a life of joy and possibility for our kids. We want to know that when they grow up they can continue into adulthood and be self sufficient. I don’t know about you, but before I learned about Microboards, I would look at my non-verbal, wheelchair bound daughter and could not imagine how that would happen. Now I know that by creating a Microboard, she will not only be taken care of but she’ll lead a safe and happy life that she is in control of! In this course you will learn about what a Microboard is, why you would put on in place, and how it will benefit your child and ease your mind!
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Advocating for your child at school…..
Do you feel like the educational system is always against you as it relates to your child? It’s a struggle we all face, but it can be easier and more pleasant if you just know how to navigate the system. We’ll talk about what the law actually says, how it applies to you and how to make it work for your child!
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Overview of Texas Specific Medicaid Waiver programs….
There are quite a few Medicaid Waiver programs in Texas. These programs are very beneficial finically for those who are on them, but how do you know which ones apply to your child? We will take a look at all the programs, what they cover, who they serve and how to apply for them. Most of these have waiting lists that go on for years, so it is important to get on the list as soon as possible!
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Taking a break! How to find respite options ….
The ability to leave your child with someone else for a while so you can decompress and recharge your batteries is extremely important to successful parenting. Having a child with special needs makes that even more important and more challenging. This course will identify how to find respite programs, what to look for in a babysitter, and how to make sure your child is safe in their care.
