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Wednesday, 13 December 2017

The Role Of A Special Educator And ADHD Advocate

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By Peter Smith


When it comes to an individual being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, it can often be a difficult experience. In many cases, these individuals need an ADHD Advocate or Educator who can help in different areas. One of these areas, especially with regards to children is that of current laws related to education and discrimination.

When it comes to acquiring an advocate, there are a number of choices. For, there are advocates who can be provided by social services, especially to families living on moderate to low income. Whereas, there are also private individuals working as advocates for a fee and those whom are provided through the school district in which a student resides.

To better understand if an ADHD or Educational Advocate is necessary, parents can determine whether or not there are questions related to the rights of a child when it comes to the educational system. More specifically, those raising children with ADHD or other behavioral disorders can receive assistance which helps to assure these children will not be abused, bullied or overlooked in the educational process.

When it comes to laws whether related to discrimination, education or other areas, there are certain events which can cause a change in the law. Advocates are required to have knowledge of past and present laws on an ongoing basis. In most cases, individuals are updated at meetings with school administrators when there are new laws or changes to a law of this nature.

In most cases, advocates must go through a thorough training session in order to learn how to best protect clients. For, while these individuals are not attorneys, it is often necessary to defend the civil rights of the disabled whether that be due to actions at school or home. In order to do so, these individuals must also attend meetings with parents, teachers and school administrators on a regular basis.

The purpose of most of these meetings is to highlight and identify problems a child may be having at home and school. After which, the administration and advocate work together to determine the accommodations necessary in order to see improvement over time. As such, knowing the laws which effect children is essential to those working in this position.

While laws related to discrimination and education relate to all children, there are more specific laws with regards to those with disabilities. Whether related to education or discrimination, it is important that those in public and private schools adhere to these laws at all times. Otherwise, school administrators, teachers and the advocate could face fines or be called to testify in a court of law.

Ultimately having an advocate can be beneficial, especially if an individual has to go to court. For, there are times when fighting for civil rights whether in regards to education or other areas that an individual needs someone to act as a representative in a court of law. Otherwise, the individual might be called to testify which in the case of those effected by ADHD can often be a difficult, if not impossible, task.




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