I posted some questions to social media about the theme of my last show (when you disclose a diagnosis) and I spoke to 3 parents that had some strong feelings and experiences.
It’s time to hear the stories of Mary, Tana and Jeff.
The questions I asked:
1) When you tell someone, your child has a disability, do you use specific terminology, do you just say disability, or does it depend on the situation?
2) What do you do when someone replies in a way that shocks you?
3) What are the responses that you’ve received?
4) How many people have tried to “fix” your child or you with ideas, remedies etc...
5) Have you ever had anyone declare that they don’t know how to respond?
6) What do you want people to know about your child?
7) What do you want people to say when you disclose?
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00:00:00.00 Kids Say Hello
00:04:21.70 Love and Kindness Sponsor Ad
00:17:12.40 Help Line and Time Code
00:36:00.00 Help Line Numbers
01:14:00.00 Land Acknowledgment
01:24:00.00 Show Theme
02:05:12.40 A Funny Story
02:42:00.00 Introduction
05:22:00.00 About Mary
05:52:00.00 Does Mary use specific terminology?
06:52:00.00 Why Mary uses certain phrases
08:46:00.00 How do you handle shocking phrases/ignorance
09:47:00.00 Do people try to "fix" your child?
12:32:00.00 Kindness Break
13:04:00.00 Has anyone declared that they don't know how to respond?
14:04:00.00 What do you want to hear people say when you disclose?
15:54:00.00 Tell me about your son
17:46:18.60 My child is awesome because they are unique
18:48:00.00 Mary's Final Thoughts
19:38:00.00 Kindness Break
20:14:00.00 About Tana
21:22:00.00 Does Tana use specific terminology?
21:56:00.00 How do you handle shocking phrases/ignorance
22:52:00.00 What responses have you gotten?
24:08:00.00 Is a lack of acknowledgement off putting?
24:56:00.00 Acronym Clarification
25:10:00.00 Do people try to "fix" your child?
27:20:00.00 Has anyone declared that they don't know how to respond?
28:06:00.00 What makes your kids amazing?
32:24:00.00 What do you want to hear people say when you disclose?
33:28:00.00 About Jeff
34:06:00.00 Does Jeff use specific terminology?
36:50:00.00 How do you handle shocking phrases/ignorance
42:34:00.00 Do people try to "fix" your child?
43:48:00.00 Handling "Free Parenting Advice"
46:32:00.00 Has anyone declared that they don't know how to respond?
49:06:00.00 What do you want to hear people say when you disclose?
50:52:00.00 Jeff's Love and Kindness Tip
52:20:00.00 Jeff's Bonus Tip
53:14:00.00 Jeff's Final Thoughts
53:40:00.00 Signing Off