"Becoming Chief - How to lead your child's special needs tribe", by Cathy Love

Essential reading for parents and providers in the disability

sector

As a parent of a child with special needs there’s always a lot going on. Many parents feel overwhelmed, guilty and weary.

Becoming Chief is a guidebook to help you feel more energised,

informed and confident to lead your

child’s tribe to the brilliant outcomes you

dream of.

What is a CHIEF?- Chiefs are leaders- Chiefs motivate and manage the troops- Chiefs get results

I urge you to become a great chief and lead your child’s special needs tribe to success.

KNOWLEDGEwill assist you to

understand your child’s needs from different

perspectives, and anticipate and plan for

the future.

“Life is ten per cent what happens to you and ninety per cent how you respond to it.” – Lou Holtz

Build your child’s tribe – Invest time and research into selecting your therapy programs and education teams.

Set the RIGHT goals for your child – it is all about what you want for your child, not about what the

service providers can offer

Stay organised. Create systems that work for you

and your family. Write it down, file it, make technology your friend.

There’s no fun in funding- It’s vital to understand the systems, rules and entitlements

- And to then carefully manage every single cent.

As a Chief you need to take care of yourself.

Permission granted to invest in your own well

being.

Don’t forget fun! When is your family time and how does it work?

Becoming Chief, how to lead your child’s special needs tribe”, covers the tough topics, it includes wonderful real life stories and practical parent powered tips.

You are your child’s strongest

advocate and fiercest protector.

For extraordinary things to happen you need to

advocate assertively and lead with skills and determination. This book guides you to

become Chief.

Adjusting to, researching, seeking

support for and sharing your child’s diagnosis

Staying organised and using time and technology well

Explanations of different professionals and therapy services

Achievable ways to look after yourself

Tips for finding and managing funding

Team management, goal setting,

individualised programs and measuring progress

In “Becoming Chief – How to lead your child’s special needs tribe”,tough topics are covered, wonderful real life stories told and practical

parent friendly tips shared including:

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