When the world talks about
rearing children, the tone is decidedly feminine. Despite the growing number of
fathers in traditional or single parent families who participate in caring for
children, resources and support specifically focusing on fathers are often
missing. It is especially true for fathers of children with disabilities.
As PACER advocates, we also find
that fewer fathers than mothers participate in IEP planning. Yet one father
told us, “It is hard to explain, but there is a different dynamic when the
father comes to the IEP meeting.”
What ideas can you share to
support the involvement of fathers of children with disabilities as they help
raise their child and advocate for him or her?
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