There are annoyances, like head lice. There are wrenching decisions, like whether to vaccinate your child as most schools require. And then there are meetings with professionals, which often are both annoying and wrenching. Tips #48-68 will help you buck up and do what needs to be done.
Meetings, Appointments, Conferences
48. Master "alphabet soup."
49. Stand up for your rights with doctors and hospitals.
50. Don't let toxic teachers or hostile administrators get you down.
51. Keep a contact log.
52. Work well with specialists.
53. Do a therapy check-up.
54. Move forward after a diagnosis.
55. Make a care notebook.
56. Find a support group.
Head lice
57. Get your sensory integration disordered child through a head lice attack.
58. Beware of pesticide shampoos.
59. Smother head lice.
60. Use tea tree oil to foil head lice.
61. Read about school policies on head lice.
62. Teach your child about head lice.
Vaccinations
63. Explore the possible links between vaccines and autism.
64. Find out about thimerosal and autism.
65. Find out about the MMR vaccine and autism.
66. Take precautions before you vaccinate.
67. Join an e-mail list on vaccine safety.
68. Read a book about vaccine safety.
#1-25: Homework, Special Education, Therapies
#26-47: Socialization, Stress Reduction, Readiness
#69-86: School Behavior, Home Behavior, Communication
#87-107: Perspective, Books, Reclaiming Your Life
