Periagoge
Scenario

When professionals dismiss parental disability recognition

My kid's teacher said he doesn't 'look autistic' and suggested I'm overreacting to normal behavior, but I see myself in everything he does.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're fighting for your child's needs while others invalidate the expertise that comes from shared experience.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Disability as identity?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.