The Empowered Parent

Navigating the Special Needs Diagnosis of Your Child

Kristen Macrush

• Publisher: HigherLife Publishing
• eBook ISBN:
  9781964081205
• Year: 2025

NAVIGATE THE WORLD OF SPECIAL NEEDS WITH STRENGTH AND CLARITY Receiving a diagnosis for your child can be a life-changing moment filled with uncertainty and emotion. In her first book, The Empowered Parent, Kristen offers a compassionate, friendly, and straightforward guide for parents facing this challenge. Drawing from personal experience, this book provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of a special-needs diagnosis. From understanding the medical terminology to advocating for your child' s needs in educational and healthcare settings, Kristen equips parents with the tools and confidence needed to support their child' s unique journey.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• Contents
• A Note from the Author
• Chapter 1: Things Noticed
• Chapter 2: Evaluations, But You Know Your Child Best
• Chapter 3: Early Intervention
• Chapter 4: All Good Things Must Come to an End: Transitions
• Chapter 5: Pre-School and Continuing Interventions
• Chapter 6: Kindergarten and Beyond: You Are Your Child’s Advocate
• Chapter 7: Accommodations in the Classroom
• Chapter 8: IEP: Goals and Meetings
• Chapter 9: Final Words of Encouragement
• References