Essential reading for parents and providers in the disability sector.You are not alone, many parents feel overwhelmed. Becoming Chief is written to help you feel more energised, informed and confident to lead your child’s tribe to the brilliant outcomes you dream of. You are your child’s strongest advocate and fiercest protector. For extraordinary things to happen you need advocate assertively and lead with skill and determination – you need to Become Chief of your child’s special needs tribe.

1. Essential
reading for
parents and
providers in
the disability
sector

2. As a parent of a child with special needs there’s always a lot going on.
Many parents feel overwhelmed, guilty and weary.

3. Becoming Chief is a
guidebook to help you
feel more energised,
informed and
confident to lead your
child’s tribe to the
brilliant outcomes you
dream of.

4. What is a CHIEF?
- Chiefs are leaders
- Chiefs motivate and
manage the troops
- Chiefs get results

5. I urge you to become a great chief and lead your child’s special needs tribe to success.

6. KNOWLEDGE
will assist you to
understand your child’s
needs from different
perspectives, and
anticipate and plan for
the future.

7. “Life is ten per cent what happens to you and ninety per cent how you respond to it.”
– Lou Holtz

8. Build your child’s tribe – Invest time and research into selecting your therapy
programs and education teams.

9. Set the RIGHT goals
for your child – it is
all about what you
want for your child,
not about what the
service providers can
offer

10. Stay organised.
Create systems that work for you
and your family. Write it down, file
it, make technology your friend.

11. There’s no fun in funding
- It’s vital to understand the systems, rules and entitlements
- And to then carefully manage every single cent.

12. As a Chief you need to take care of yourself.

13. Permission
granted to invest
in your own well
being.

14. Don’t forget fun! When is your family time and how does it work?

15. Becoming Chief, how to lead your child’s special needs tribe”, covers the tough
topics, it includes wonderful real life stories and practical parent powered tips.

16. You are your
child’s strongest
advocate and
fiercest protector.

17. For extraordinary things
to happen you need to
advocate assertively and
lead with skills and
determination. This
book guides you to
become Chief.

18. Adjusting to,
researching, seeking
support for and sharing
your child’s diagnosis
Staying organised and
using time and
technology well
Explanations of
different professionals
and therapy services
Achievable ways to look
after yourself
Tips for finding and
managing funding
Team management,
goal setting,
individualised programs
and measuring progress
In “Becoming Chief – How to lead your child’s special needs tribe”,
tough topics are covered, wonderful real life stories told and practical
parent friendly tips shared including:

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