Part 4: Breakthrough Parenting Series—Moving Toward Independence
As parents, our ultimate goal is to raise happy, healthy, and independent adults. It is often a struggle to balance being assertive about your child’s needs and working within systems that can feel overwhelming and complicated. Not only do we as parents need to learn to speak up, but we need to teach our children to advocate for themselves, as well. Our last installment in the parenting series presents final insights with humor and compassion.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn to assess your child’s current educational setting: what leads to a successful education.
- Discover how to advocate for your child academically, socially, and physically.
- Gain tools to teach your child self-advocacy.
- Establish life-long habits for health and wellness.
- Secure resources for support/advice/legal support, etc.
Course Information
- Target Audience: parents
- PLEASE NOTE: This course does not include AOTA-approved continuing education credits.
- Course Instructor:Â Lori Benson Adams, MEd
- Agenda
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This course is NOT approved for AOTA continuing education units (CEUs). This distance learning, independent activity offers 2.0 hours of training targeted to parents, caregivers, and educators. For state licensing or other credential renewal, contact your specific agency for guidance. |

Lori Benson Adams, MEd, is an educational intervention specialist and owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia. She has over 35 years of experience with students who experience sensory, learning, behavioral, and executive function challenges. Lori presents nationally to audiences of parents, therapists, and educators. She is known for her immediately practical information and wealth of knowledge and resources. Additional information can be found at www.loribensonadams.com. To view Lori’s courses, check out her product page.
Disclosures
- Financial:Â Lori Benson Adams receives a speaking fee from Sensational Brain LLC and is the owner of Breakthrough Learning Solutions and Learning Lotus.
- Nonfinancial:Â No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.