THE LANGUAGE OF ADVOCACY
Speak for your Child with Confidence
Learn to advocate for your child’s mental health needs in school, programming, and society.
You’re doing your best to advocate for your child, but it’s not working.
Advocacy has its own language. As a caregiver, you can learn The Language of Advocacy to impact:
Your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)
The way teachers and leaders understand and include your child
How to communicate needs with doctors and providers
Sharing about your child with friends, neighbors, and family
You are your child’s advocate. This workbook will strengthen your advocacy skills to see the change you’ve been fighting for.
Advocacy can feel really, really lonely.
There are resources for your journey as a caregiver.
ADVOCACY
THE LANGUAGE OF
the workbook
A parent’s guide to advocating for neurodivergent children
Hands-on empowerment to be the best advocate for your child.
There’s a lot to learn in the world of mental health and advocacy. That’s why this workbook walks you through:
The acronyms and terminology to know.
Effective communication skills.
Practical application with room to write and practice.
"Must-read for parents navigating neurodiversity”
As an MFT in private practice and professor of psychology for the past 22 years, this book is a must-read for parents navigating the turbulent waters of neurodiversity. It's clear, empowering advice can transform challenges into triumphs, ensuring your child's needs are heard and met. A game-changer for effective advocacy!
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Dr. Hibbard
ABOUT
I’m a passionate mom of two neurodivergent teenagers who believes that developing strong relationships and a deeper understanding of yourself is integral to healing.
I have over 10 years of experience as a therapist and author. I’m passionate about using a collaborative therapy approach to work with you to find your strengths and heal from within.
"Work through your specifics with actual questions”
This is a great workbook. It's got detailed information on learning how to stand up for your child's needs. This helps you learn what you need to know, how to effectively communicate, and then the process and all the information about all the million details that can be overwhelming involving IEPs, 504s and more. But more importantly than just something to read, it helps you work through your specifics with actual questions for you to answer. And resources so you actually can learn all the acronyms and terminology to go in and feel empowered and informed (instead of confused at the whole process).
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Psychological Services
If you’re looking for support on your journey as a parent and advocate or want your child to see a psychologist, Hibbard Psychological Services is here for you.
Available in person in Irvine, California and surrounding areas of Orange County or online via tele-health for California residents.
You are
your child’s
BEST ADVOCATE.
There’s a lot to learn when you’re advocating for neurodivergent children. This workbook is a step by step guide so you can navigate conversations with more understanding, confidence, and greater results.