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Accepting a Child’s “No”: Building Confidence, Boundaries, and Self-Advocacy

January 31, 2026 by Megan Berg.

This handout shows parents how respecting a child’s “no” strengthens confidence, trust, and safety, which are skills children with disabilities need throughout their lives. Use it to open conversations about boundaries, cooperation, and honoring a child’s voice.

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Helping Kids Communicate Their Needs: A Guide for Parents

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout helps parents redirect their child’s behavior by providing simple, effective scripts that teach kids what to do instead of just telling them what not to do. Designed for therapists using a parent coaching model, this resource supports families in reinforcing self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and alternative communication strategies through consistent, real-life practice.

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Accepting a Child’s “No”: Building Confidence, Boundaries, and Self-Advocacy

Helping Kids Communicate Their Needs: A Guide for Parents