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Talking to your family about your child’s differences
Talking to your family about your child’s differences
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Dec 6, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year. But they can also be the most stressful for families with kids who learn differently. That’s because, for some, the holidays mean telling relatives about their child’s learning differences for the very first time. Sometimes, this talk goes smoothly — other times, there are a few bumps in the road. In this episode, listen as Julian explains: Steps parents should take to prepare for the talkWhy parents should avoid using technical terms when telling relativesAnd the importance of setting boundariesVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources. We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org. Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about The Opportunity Gap and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Released:
Dec 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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