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Scenario

How parental advocacy navigates accommodation versus stigma

My son is autistic and high-functioning but the school wants to put him in special ed and I don't know if I'm advocating or denying reality.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Protecting children from labels can conflict with securing necessary support, forcing parents to choose between dignity and resources.

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Juana
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Peri

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