Joeymom's Autism Awareness Bazaar : IEP and Advocacy Fun

This section includes several designs for IEP meetings to send the message: we mean business.

Quitting is not an option	Do It! Sometimes, you've spent a lot of time, effort, consultation (and consultation fees) gathering evaluations, gathering information, learning about your child and what your child needs. Getting resistanc	Do For Children
Jenny McCarthy Raises My Blood Pressure For those of us who actually read and understand peer-reviewed scientific studies and journals and know the difference between evidence and anecdote. Take a stand. Stop the woo.	Done Playing "Nice" You've tried the "let's work as a team" thing, and it just isn't working for you. It would help if the other members of the IEP team considered you an equal member... but that's a long story, right? S	Now What? Tired of Mercury Moms saying your kid was poisoned by thimerosal? Was your child autistic from birth? Here's the message for you: our kids are still autistic. Let's move on with the research, and find
I'm With Advocate Discover that going to IEP meetings alone isn't fun? Show off your- and your child's- new friend: the advocate!	I'm with Attorney Finding yourself in need of a lawyer? Make sure your IEP team knows you have arrived with the help your child needs to have his or her rights respected.	Normal? OK, a little frustration. But it does get a giggle... because who has a "normal" life?
Don't Be Afraid Don't be afraid to advocate for your child. Don't be afraid to love your child. Don't be afraid to support your child. Autism is not something to fear.